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Information Technology Knowledge and Skills Accounting Graduates Need

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posted on 2023-05-19, 14:56 authored by Seedwell SitholeSeedwell Sithole
Technological changes and their associated impacts on businesses have necessitated a discussion on the contents of the undergraduate accounting degree curriculums. As a result of these changes various studies have suggested a wide range of changes to align the curriculums with the needs of the employers. This research investigates accounting graduates IT skills and knowledge relevant to their roles in providing competent and professional services. Data was obtained from employers on 10 IT skills and knowledge areas applicable to accounting graduates. Results of the survey research suggest that students are better trained in word-processing and knowledge of communications software skills, yet employers expect entry level accounting graduates to possess accounting packages knowledge and spreadsheet competencies. The results provide useful information for academics and administrators that are making changes to their curricula.

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Publication title

International Journal of Business and Social Science

Volume

6

Issue

8

Pagination

47-52

ISSN

2219-1933

Department/School

TSBE

Publisher

Centre for Promoting Ideas

Place of publication

United States

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Copyright 2015 the authors

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Learner and learning not elsewhere classified

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