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A Study on the Taxation Major’s Career Path and Its Change －The Case of Department of Taxation in K University－

  • ImSoo Choi Konyang University

Asian Tax Journal Vol. 12 No. 2 (2011), pp. 555-583

Abstract

This study is intended to analyze how taxation majors decide on their careers and the factors that play a role on change of them. We surveyed 61 seniors from Department of Taxation in K University and studied the career data generated by the comprehensive information system covering freshmen to seniors. And we found the followings from the study. First, 72.1% of student chose the field to become government workers and certified tax accountants and the change on career path diminished as they proceed to higher years. Those who change their career paths wanted to enter private corporations. Also, it turned out female students were more likely to change their paths. Secondly, the reasons for changes are obscure decision－making, difficulties in achieving goals,and stability, in order for likelihood. Thirdly, it appeared that government and private corporate jobs made negative effect in the range of 10% and female student factor made positive effect in the range of 10% on change of career paths. These results imply that it is required to establish systematic and effective career guidance for taxation majors to explore their options from the early stage, and plan ahead and prepare for future career goals. Also it is suggested that those guidance should be customized for each different path, each year, and each sex. This study is meaningful that it has provided the data that would help the schools with department of taxation search directions for career guiding and establish roadmap for its effective implementation.

Keywords

  • decision of career path
  • change of career path
  • government workers
  • certified tax accountant
  • corporation employment

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