Determinants of Personal Financial Literacy among Young Adults in Malaysian Accounting Firms

Kwee Kim Peong ()
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Kwee Kim Peong: Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malaysia Author-2-Name: Kwee Peng Peong Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malaysia Author-3-Name: Kwee Peng Peong Author-3-Workplace-Name: MLK Management Services, Jalan TTC Taman Teknologi Cheng, 75250 Malacca, Malaysia Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:

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Abstract: Objective - In the twenty-first century, financial competencies are an essential tool in understanding the connection between financial behaviour and knowledge of individual financial problems. High financial knowledge may encourage young adults to carry less debt, increase their wealth and have a better financial retirement plan. According to Wolla (2017), less than one-third of youths have basic financial knowledge. This will have an impact to their lifelong financial well-being. Hence, this research intends to explore the personal financial literacy of young adults in Malaysian accounting firms. Methodology/Technique - The study examines 150 young working adults between the ages of 18-35 years old, working in accounting firms in Malacca, Malaysia. Stratified sampling and convenience sampling techniques were used to distribute questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analyses were also employed. Findings - The empirical findings show that geographical locations and family characteristics are significantly related to the personal financial literacy of young adults in accounting firms in Malacca. However, financial education and financial experience do not influence young adults in their financial decision making. Novelty - The results of this study suggest that the relevant authority should take an appropriate action to improve the financial well-being of young adults in Malacca, Malaysia.

Keywords: Financial Literacy; Financial Education; Financial Experience; Family Characteristics; Geographical Location. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M40 M41 M49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 12
Date: 2019-02-21
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Published in Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review, Volume 7, Issue 1.

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