A contribuição da contabilidade para a gestão financeira pessoal dos alunos do CCSA – UESPI – campus Torquato Neto

Abstract

The study of accounting stands out as a relevant factor for the development of robust competencies in personal financial management, enabling students to adopt a more strategic approach to managing their financial resources. Accounting fosters analytical and reflective skills, promoting a critical perspective on resource management, expense control, and informed financial decision-making. In this context, the present study aims to analyze how accounting contributes to the development of competencies in personal financial management among students of the Center for Applied Social Sciences (CCSA) at the State University of Piauí (UESPI), Torquato Neto campus. The methodology used is descriptive, with a qualitative-quantitative approach, and is based on bibliographic procedures, utilizing books, journals, and articles related to the subject. Additionally, the research was participatory and included a data collection process through a questionnaire applied via Google Forms, answered by 98 students. The instrument allowed for profiling the participants, assessing their level of knowledge in personal finance, and identifying the influence of the Accounting Sciences course on their financial decisions. The results indicated that the Accounting discipline has a positive impact on students' perceptions of personal financial management, with most participants recognizing its relevance. However, a group of students was identified with a more neutral view of this influence, highlighting the need for additional strategies to enhance engagement and the practical applicability of the knowledge acquired.