Impact of Informal Learning in the Accounting Profession

Autor/in	Kusaila, Michelle M.
Titel	Impact of Informal Learning in the Accounting Profession
Quelle	In: Journal of Workplace Learning, 31 (2019) 7, S.429-441 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1366-5626
DOI	10.1108/JWL-01-2019-0007
Schlagwörter	Informal Education; Workplace Learning; Accounting; Professional Continuing Education; Professional Development; Employee Attitudes; Gender Differences; Age Differences; Time Factors (Learning) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Abrechnung; Buchführung; Buchhaltung; Berufsfeldbezogener Unterricht; Weiterbildung; Arbeitnehmerinteresse; Geschlechterkonflikt; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied
Abstract	Purpose: This paper aims to examine the impact of informal learning contextual factors in facilitation workplace learning in the auditing profession. Design/methodology/approach: Multiple linear regression analysis was used to look at the relationship between four aspects of informal learning and the impact on workplace learning using data from a cross-sectional survey of 95 audit professionals. Findings: Correlation analysis identifies men perceive access to time and technology resources differently than women, but regression analysis identifies both genders are impacted by having time to participate in informal learning activities. Older, more experienced auditors' were not as impacted by informal learning activities, but younger auditors were impacted by management support. Contrasting previous research the significance of a supportive organizational culture suggests the learning culture in public accounting firms' support knowledge dispersion through the feedback and review process. Research limitations/implications: This study was tested in one context; it could be expanded to other accounting professionals, to look for generalizability. The technology attribute can be further explored as technology adoption is pushed to new staff; future studies could explore whether the technology attribute becomes significant. Originality/value: Few studies have looked at the quantitative impact of informal learning in the accounting profession. This study adds to the literature confirming the importance of the pyramid structure in encouraging the development of younger auditors and its perceived positive impact on them. In addition, it extends the importance of the time commitment to personal development, and the role it plays in informal learning. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01