Abehodie, Wollela (PhD)Teferi, Erko2018-06-252023-11-082018-06-252023-11-082015-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/3261This 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 industryen-USThe case of some selected institutions in ethiopiaThesis