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Paper Id:IJMSM-V2I3P101
doi: 10.71141/30485037/V2I3P101

Is Being a CPA Faculty a Greener Pasture in the Bicol Region? – Unveiling Job Satisfaction Levels and Associated Problems

Eugene O. Balindan, Crisanto S. Ramirez

Citation:
Eugene O. Balindan, Crisanto S. Ramirez, "Is Being a CPA Faculty a Greener Pasture in the Bicol Region? – Unveiling Job Satisfaction Levels and Associated Problems" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 01-09, 2025.

Abstract:
This study assessed the job satisfaction of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) faculty members in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Bicol Region, focusing on financial and non-financial motivators and identifying challenges affecting their satisfaction. Employing a descriptive research design, data were gathered through a validated, modified survey questionnaire administered to thirty CPA faculty members-fifteen from public and fifteen from private HEIs-using quota and snowball sampling. The respondents were all permanent accounting faculty with at least one year of service. Statistical tools such as frequency, weighted mean, and sum of ranks were used to analyze the data. Results showed that most CPA faculty were early in their careers, earning between ₱15,001 to ₱30,000 monthly. They expressed satisfaction with financial motivators like bonuses and benefit transparency but were less satisfied with the lack of financial incentives for contributions beyond teaching and limited support for professional development. Non-financial motivators such as team camaraderie and fair workplace policies also contributed positively to job satisfaction, though professional growth opportunities and job security were reported as major concerns. The most significant problems affecting job satisfaction included restricted career advancement, inadequate compensation, and lack of tenure security. These findings highlight the need for HEIs to enhance faculty development initiatives, offer competitive incentives, and implement policies that ensure job stability to improve faculty motivation, performance, and retention in the academic sector.

Keywords: Academic employment, CPA faculty, Employee motivation, Faculty retention, financial motivators, Higher education satisfaction, Job satisfaction, Job satisfaction issues, Job satisfaction improvement strategies, Monthly salary range, non-financial motivators.

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