An Empirical Study of the Attributes Impacting the Decisions of Accountants to Accept a Pay Cut in Exchange for Reduced Work Hours‪.‬

INTRODUCTION Accounting is considered a well-respected and highly beneficial career choice for most college graduates. If a new graduate puts in his/her time to gain experience and knowledge, he/she can expect a good income and benefits and the prestige that goes with the "accountant" title. However, do the benefits exceed the costs of working in accounting? A career in accounting typically involves much more than a forty-hour a week job. Many accountants work sixty or more hours per week during tax season, and the workload does not always lessen during non-peak times (Solnik, 2005).