Prior research shows that first-yea

Prior research shows that first-year accounting students usually have negative perceptions about the subject
(Hunt et al., 2004; Parker, 2000; Siegel, 2000; Wessels & Steenkamp, 2009) which are likely to affect their
interest for the accounting profession (Ferreira & Santoso, 2008; G. White & M. White, 2003).