Noor Lela Ahmad|Rohaila Yusof|Anis Suriati Ahmad|Rosmini Ismail
The Importance of Financial Literacy towards Entrepreneurship Intention among University Students
Sultan Idris Education University|Sultan Idris Education University|Sultan Idris Education University|Sultan Idris Education University
issues regarding financial literacy gained attention highly debated topics among scholars due recent global financial scandal led government emphasize financial education towards citizenemphasizing financial knowledge importance improve nation financial wellbeing contribute country healthy economyfurthermore entrepreneurship seen one many leaps towards countrys growth represents important source employment youth ones responsible advancementsthe purpose paper explore issues regarding financial literacy important medium led entrepreneurship intention among malaysian accounting studentsthis study adopted quantitative survey method collect data among 238 undergraduates accounting students four public higher education institutions malaysiathe survey instruments includes 20 items measure level financial literacy 14 items measure constructs intention toward entrepreneurshipdescriptive statistic analysis analyze frequency mean percentage employed investigate research questions obtain view research samplefindings demonstrated financial literacy level among undergraduates accounting students moderate level become cause concern raises serious issues regarding youth capabilities secure financial wellbeingit also observed financial literacy financial management knowledge lead increased intention toward entrepreneurship among undergraduates accounting studentsthe implication study financial literacy vital entrepreneurship dimension equipped within future young entrepreneurs