Examining the Satisfaction Levels of Continual Professional Development Provided by a Rural Accounting Professional Body

Authors

  • Abdel K. Halabi Federation University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v24i2.687

Keywords:

satisfaction, continual professional development, professional accountants

Abstract

The Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA) recognises education as a lifelong process, and there is a need for continuing education and training to be available to rural communities. This paper examines the satisfaction levels of accounting continual professional development (CPD) when provided by a rural accounting professional body. Prior research has noted that rural accountants are disadvantaged when completing CPD because professional accounting bodies are city centric, and cost is prohibitive. Results of this study show that when CPD is locally provided this led to high levels of satisfaction. Implications for professional accounting bodies and rural accountants are discussed, as well as limitations and areas for further research.

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Published

01-07-2014

How to Cite

Halabi, A. K. (2014). Examining the Satisfaction Levels of Continual Professional Development Provided by a Rural Accounting Professional Body. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 24(2), 59–70. https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v24i2.687