Personality: What It Takes To Be An Accountant

Abstract

It is widely accepted that individuals may possess inherent abilities such as musical talent or artistic ability. Thes e innate qualities, although not a guarantee of success, provide individuals who possess such natural abilities with a unique advantage. This advantage may allow them to succeed within the related discipline. Why should such natural skills be limited to “right brain� types of activities? This study examines the issues surrounding the possible existence of an “accounting ability�. It then presents the results of an on-going research program being conducted at one medium sized, state university in Pennsylvania.