Research Competencies among Accounting Teachers in Region 4 Basis for Development of Research Program for Association of Certified Public Accountants in Education

The study attempts to determine the research competencies of the respondents on the areas of research conceptualization, operationalization, data collection, data processing and analysis, and research application. The study used descriptive research design to determine the research training needs among the 115 accounting teachers. The results revealed that accounting professors have master’s level competencies in research conceptualization, operationalization, data collecting, data processing, and analysis, and are called research practitioners. Accounting education, financial analysis, and reporting are the three areas of study that have generated the most interest. The desire to advance professionally is the primary motivation for conducting research. One of the most important issues and problems in conducting research is class schedule. Based on the findings, the researcher was able to create a research program to help Accounting Teachers improve their research skills. Future research may focus on research methods and creativity during pandemics, as the current study is restricted in terms of research competencies, motivation, and challenges encountered.

Keywords – Accounting Education, ACPAE, Research Competency, Teachers