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BSA STUDENTS’ SELF- ASSESSMENT OF THEIR

CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION SKILLS

An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Business and Entrepreneurial Technology
RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology

By

Catibog, Loyde Lin D.

Eguaras, Jerald L.

Jamandre, Jessell S.

Realiza, Januar Y.

Zante, Carla N.

April 2019
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APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled BSA STUDENTS’ SELF-ASSESSMENT OF THEIR

CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION SKILLS, was prepared and submitted by
Catibog, Loyde Lin D., Eguaras, Jerald E., Jamandre, Jesell S., Realiza,
Januar Y., and Zante, Carla N., who are hereby recommended for the
corresponding ORAL EXAMINATION.

_______________ ROWELL C. MARASIGAN, CPA, MBA

Date Adviser
____________________________________________________________

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

APPROVED as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology, by the Committee on Oral
Examination with the grade of _____.

DR. RENILDA A. MAGSINO

Chairman

PROF. FELECITAS C. TUAZON DR. CARMEN C. HERRERO

Member Member

ACCEPTED as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology, Rizal Technological University.

___________ DR. KRISTINE Y. OPULENCIA

Date Signed Dean
College of Business and
Entrepreneurial Technology
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost, the researchers were grateful to God for the good

health and well being that were necesarry to complete this book.

The researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude to their

Thesis adviser, Rowell C. Marasigan, for the continuous support, for his

patience, motivation, enthusiasm, immense knowledge and for providing them

with all the necessary details for the research. They are also grateful for the

sincere and valuable guidance and encouragement extended to them.

They want to express their gratitude to their parents who were there all

throughout the journey of this paper, for their help and unednding support. To

their friends who never failed to encourage them and provide positive thoughts

when they are down.

C.L.D.

E.J.L.

J.J.S.

R.J.Y.

Z.C.N.
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RESEARCH ABSTRACT

Thesis Title: BSA Students’ Self-Assessment of their Classroom

Communication Skills.

Adviser: Prof. Rowell C. Marasigan, CPA, MBA

Proponents: Loyde Lin D. Catibog, Jerald L. Eguaras, Jessell S. Jamandre,

Januar Y. Realiza, and Carla N. Zante.

Objective/s of the Study:

The objective of this study is to know the factors that affect accountants’
professional judgment on accounting estimates specifically with inventories
and whether their profiles have significant relationship with their judgments.

Methodology:
Research Approach: Quantitative:
Design: Survey
Instrument: Survey Questionnaire

Respondents’ Profile:
The researchers’ respondents were BS Accountancy students of Rizal
Technological University, Boni. Avenue, Mandaluyong City. These
respondents were described using certain demographic variables as
pertaining to their gender, and year level. There were a total of one hundred
respondents composed of male and female students.

Statistical Treatment: Frequency and Percentage Distribution

Major Findings:

Assessment of individual’s communication skills is essential in improving

their communication ability and academic expression.

Conclusion:

The researcher conclude that communication skills can be learned and

acquired inside and outside of the classroom and can be improved by
observing people who communicate effectively and applying it in real life
scenario.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page …………………………………………………………………… i

Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………….. ii

Acknowledgments…………………………………………………….. iii

Abstract…………………………………………………………………. vi

Table of Contents…………………………………………………...… ix

List of Tables ………………………………………………………… xii

List of Figures…………………………………………………………… xiii

List of Appendices …………………………………………………… xiv

Chapter

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction…………………………………………………… 1

Background of the Study ………………………………………. 2

Conceptual Framework……………...……………………….. 5

Statement of the Problem…………………………………. ….. 7

Significance of the Study……………………………………….. 9

Scope and Limitation of the Study…………………………….. 10

Definition of Terms……………………………………………… 10
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II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Common Misconception In Accounting Course. ………….... 12

Synthesis……………………………………………………….. 41

III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Method Used………………………………………... 35

Population Frame and Sampling Scheme…………………… 36

Description of the Respondents………………………………. 37

Instruments Used...…………………………………………….. 38

Data Gathering Procedures…………………………………… 39

Statistical Treatment of Data………………………………….. 39

IV. IV.PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA

Percentage of Respondents per Statement in Each Category… 42

Level of Categories in Communication Skills……………………. 54

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings……………………………………. 60

Conclusions……………………………………………….. 61

Recommendations………………………………….……. 62

REFERENCES …………………………………………………..... 64

QUESTIONNAIRE………………………………………………..... 66
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CURRICULUM VITAE…………………………………………….. 69
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1. Percentage of Respondents per Statement in Each Category … 42

2. Level of Categories in Communication Skills……………………. 54

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figures Page

1. Research Paradigm…………………………………………… 8
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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix

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A. Questionnaire…………………………………………… 66