Accuracy of interviewers, certified public accountants, and students in identifying the interests of accountants

Abstract

Developed a 57-item modified forced-choice stereotype accuracy test to determine how well 14 interviewers, 23 Certified Public Accountants (CPA) who interview, and 20 male undergraduates could identify the interests of accountants. There were no differences in accuracy between the groups, but factor analysis revealed 2 clusters, 1 of CPAs and the other containing mostly interviewers and students, which have different perceptions of accountant's interests. If selection depends on the goodness of fit to a stereotype, then members of the 2 clusters would select different applicants for the position of accountant. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)