Strategic Context

Entrepreneurship is central to Ghana’s economic structure, with MSMEs
dominating employment and GDP contribution. Within this environment,
Chartered Accountants possess distinctive financial, governance, and
advisory capabilities that position them strongly for enterprise
creation. Against a backdrop of automation, AI, and digital
transformation, this study provides the first systematic,
profession-wide analysis of entrepreneurship among CAs in Ghana.

Study Methodology

Quantitative cross-sectional survey

Key Statistics

Critical Finding

This study challenges traditional perceptions of accountants as
inherently risk-averse. Results reveal exceptionally high
entrepreneurial aspirations with minimal conflict between professional
identity and entrepreneurship.