Beyond Delivery Method: Does the Big Five Matter in Accounting Performance

• In Event: Auditing

Abstract

This study is the first to explore the consistency of personality traits and the impact on accounting student performance in online, hybrid, and face-to-face education delivery formats. Using the Big Five model as a framework for identifying relationships between broad personality traits and student performance. Results confirm GPA as a strong predictor of future performance, but this paper looks further into what other characteristics a student has individually to sustain the high GPA, and if this is consistent with today’s hybrid and online learning environment. None of the Big Five traits were significant to the final grade. The lack of significance of the Big Five and continued support for GPA as a strong performance predictor in any delivery modes confirms good performing students perform well regardless of delivery mode.

Authors

• Michelle Kusaila, Central Connecticut State University

• Lawrence P Grasso, Central Connecticut State University

• Mary M McCarthy, Central Connecticut State University