Personality Traits and Career Satisfaction of Accounting Professionals

Abstract

The present study investigated personality traits in relation to the career satisfaction of accountants. In a sample of 684 accounting professionals, all of the Big Five traits (Agreeableness/Teamwork, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, Extraversion, and Openness) and four narrow traits (Assertiveness, Customer-Service Orientation, Optimism, and Work Drive) were significantly related to Career Satisfaction. Personality comparisons were also made between accountants and other professionals. Practical implications were discussed.