Some Considerations in Designing a Five-Year Accounting Program.

Key Points

• This research investigates the motivations and goals for establishing five-year accounting programs.
• Questionnaire sent to administrators of 13 different five-year accounting programs.
• Administrators cited various motivations for establishing the programs, including workforce needs and educational standards.
• Goals of the programs varied, highlighting diverse approaches to program design.
• The age of the programs varied, indicating different levels of experience in implementation.