Accounting graduates’ perceptions of skills emphasis in undergraduate courses: an investigation from two Victorian universities
De Lange, Paul, Jackling, Beverley and Gut, Anne-Marie (2006) Accounting graduates’ perceptions of skills emphasis in undergraduate courses: an investigation from two Victorian universities. Accounting and Finance, 46 (3). pp. 365-386. ISSN 0810-5391
Abstract
This study investigated the emphasis placed on technical and generic skills developed during undergraduate accounting courses from the graduate perspective. It is motivated by two issues. First, calls by the accounting profession and international education committees regarding the professional adequacy of graduates. Second, the challenge facing educators and professional bodies to design accounting courses that address a diverse range of needs from students, the educational philosophy of the institution, and the changing dynamics of global business. Data obtained from 310 graduates from two Victorian universities provided insights into the types of skills development considered necessary for a successful accounting career.
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Item type | Article |
URI | https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/6839 |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-629X.2006.00173.x |
Official URL | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-... |
Subjects | Historical > FOR Classification > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education Historical > FOR Classification > 1501 Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > Faculty of Business and Law Current > Division/Research > Other |
Keywords | ResPubID14553, accounting, generic skills, education, graduate perceptions |
Citations in Scopus | 124 - View on Scopus |
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