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The study aims to examine the correlation between ACT scores and accounting performance among black students.

June 15, 2026Issues in Accounting Education

Further Evidence on the Relationship Between ACT Scores and Accounting Performance of Black Students.

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SWSuzanne Pinac WardUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette DWDan R. WardUniversity of Sunderland TJThomas E. Wilson Jr.

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Further exploration reveals a positive correlation between ACT scores and performance in black students, suggesting implications for academic success.

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The study aims to examine the correlation between ACT scores and accounting performance among black students.
Examined Composite, Math, and English ACT scores of black accounting majors and nonmajors.
Included performance metrics from Intermediate Accounting and Principles of Accounting courses.
Positive correlation exists between Composite and Math ACT scores and performance.
English ACT scores did not significantly correlate with course completion.
ACT scores did not differentiate between failing students and those receiving a 'C' grade.

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Ward et al. (1993) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f975ea1cfeec4908287c8 https://doi.org/10.2308/iae-9701211467

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Further exploration reveals a positive correlation between ACT scores and performance in black students, suggesting implications for academic success.

Further Evidence on the Relationship Between ACT Scores and Accounting Performance of Black Students.

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Further Evidence on the Relationship Between ACT Scores and Accounting Performance of Black Students.

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