Perception Towards the Role of Higher Accounting and Finance Education in Meeting Industry Needs. the Case of Some Selected Institutions in Ethiopia
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2015-06
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Addis Ababa University
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This study examines perceptions of accounting and finance graduates whether accounting and
finance graduates education sufficiently prepared them with various skills to meet the needs of
the industry. Besides, the study examines employers’ perception whether graduates skills meet
the needs of industry. The study adopts mixed method approach in order to achieve the research
objectives. Specifically, the techniques used in the study include survey with graduates and
employers as well as in-depths interviews with graduates and employers. The results of the study
showed that skills such as team work skill, interpersonal skills, computer skills, problem solving
skills and communication skills are rated as most important for career success in accounting and
finance jobs. However, graduates claimed that they were not equipped with skills such as
computer skills, writing skills. Employers were also dissatisfied with graduates’ skills like
written communication skills (report writing and typing) and computer skills. Finally, the study
forwards possible measures to be taken by universities and colleges to improve graduates’ skills
in order to fit with the needs of the industry
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The case of some selected institutions in ethiopia