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Paper Id: IJMSM-V3I3P103
doi: 10.71141/30485037/V3I3P103

Entrepreneurial Journey of Accounting Graduates in Freelancing

Gladys T. Tumbali, Chester Henry G. Semanero, Mon Alfrick C. Requimin, John Loyd A. Nicolas, Nemy Charle O. Macalintal

Citation:
Gladys T. Tumbali, Chester Henry G. Semanero, Mon Alfrick C. Requimin, John Loyd A. Nicolas, Nemy Charle O. Macalintal, "Entrepreneurial Journey of Accounting Graduates in Freelancing" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 29-40, 2026.

Abstract:
The rise of the digital economy has created new career opportunities for graduates, with freelancing emerging as an alternative pathway beyond traditional employment, particularly among Management Accounting and Accountancy graduates of the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao. The research aimed to examine the motivations, opportunities, challenges, and Lived experiences of accounting graduates engaged in freelance work, as well as the ways in which their academic background contributed to their adaptability and professional growth in virtual work environments. Specifically, the study investigated the advantages of freelancing in terms of career flexibility, autonomy, income opportunities, global client access, and skills development, while also identifying the challenges encountered by freelancers, including income instability, work-life balance concenrs, client communication difficulties, lack of institutional support, and professional isolation. Employing a descriptive qualitative research design, the study utilized semi-structured interviews as the primary data gatheirng method, with participants selected through snowball sampling. The gathered data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and significant insights related to the entrepreneurial experiences of freelancers. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on freelancing and digital entrepreneurship by demonstrating how accounting and management accounting competencies are applied beyond traditional employment settings.

Keywords: Freelancing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting Graduates, Digital Economy, Digital Entrepreneurship.

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