SKILLS IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION: A MEDIATING FACTOR OF GUARANTEED JOB OPPORTUNITY

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to assess the skills acquired in accounting education as a mediating factor of guaranteed job opportunity. The main objective was to assess basic accounting skills, computer skills, analytical or intellectual skills, communication skills and management skills as catalyst for job opportunity. Data were collected from employers and/or entrepreneurs from various business institutions within Kumasi metropolis. Data were analysed quantitatively. Results indicated that accounting skills (basic accounting skills, computer skills, analytical skills, communication skills and management skills) acquired in accounting education enhances students’ employability. The study, therefore, recommended that the government can collaborate with professional accounting bodies, universities and other business training institutions to train and retrain the youth’s skills in accounting education and so as to enhance their employability. Also educators should always contact employers to know the needs the job market so as to train people who will fit into the job market.