Never Fear, Hope is Here: A Quantitative Analysis of Public Accountants’ Hope During Busy Season

This quantitative study examines the role of hope in public accountants during the busy tax season. It explores how hope influences their stress appraisal, well-being, turnover intentions, and burnout. Utilizing Snyder’s Hope Theory and Conservation of Resources Theory, the research employs surveys before and after the tax season to analyze public accountants’ behavior and retention factors. The findings aim to improve understanding of positive organizational behaviors in public accounting.