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

Abstract

Using the Big Five personality trait model 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. Results confirm GPA as a strong predictor of future performance, as 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.