International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research (IJAAFMR)   Year: 2024 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 33-41 Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Career Path of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Students of Gordon College Academic Year 2023 - 2024 Download PDF Jenesa G. Dacaymat, Alysia Tea H. David, Kim Joshua A. Elamparo, Zarady Hart R. Elison, Sofia A. Montemayor, Kristine B. Torres, Dr. Mary Jean Grate-Orlando, Dante P. Sardina Abstract: This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the career path of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) students at Gordon College, Olongapo City, Philippines. The researchers utilized a quantitative descriptive research to analyze the factors influencing the career paths of the respondents. Also, this study used a survey questionnaire to collect data from 154 BSA students using stratified and purposive sampling methods. For the statistical analysis, the study employed non-parametric tests for both descriptive and inferential analysis with the help of SPSS 26 software. The results revealed that personal skills and strengths, salary, and job market consideration are "highly considered" factors when choosing a career. However, only social influence is a factor "moderately considered" by the respondents. The study also displayed a statistically significant differences between age and personal skills; strengths and social influence year level and personal skills; and strengths and social influence. The result of the study may provide us with better knowledge and improve accounting students' career paths.