Effect of Demographics, Attitudes and Learning Facilities on Management Accounting Performance

Abstract

This study examines whether the students’ demographics, attitudes and learning facilities influence the accounting students’ performance in management accounting paper. Using questionnaire survey on 195 accounting students of a Malaysian public university, this study discovers that English proficiency, statistics, preparation for test or exam, study habits and learning facilities influence the performance of accounting students in management accounting. The findings in this study will create awareness among the students about their responsibilities to achieve better performance and assist the university in strategizing programs to enhance students’ academic performance.