Accounting education does not just focus on producing accounting professionals, but it is also seen as an introductory gateway to a broader array of potential careers in business and management (O’Connell et al., 2015). In that sense, accounting, per se, serves as both a key component in business education and a major impact on organisations and society. Since the beginning of the century, numerous rising trends associated with commoditisation of education, coupled with the advance of technology and globalisation, have been influencing and changing the state of play of accounting education system within the realm of Australian higher education, and brought serious concerns regarding the sustainability of the system to both researchers and practitioners …show more content…
According to a study of Laswad and Tan (2014), Australian higher education has become a major export business of the nation over the past decade with the significant increase of international students enrolled into tertiary business education, while the demand for accounting degrees from international students has been volatile, the number of domestic enrolments is declining. The situation is worsened by the fact that many international students, upon completion of their accounting degrees, have struggled to find a full-time job in Australia, be it in the field or in other businesses (Arkoudis et al., 2009). This trend can be attributed to the gap between actual skills of accounting graduates and the expectation of employers. In particular, an investigation into the accounting employment market carried out by Jackling and de Lange (2009) showed that employers tend to expect new graduates to possess not just their qualification knowledge but also professional skills such as teamwork, interpersonal skills, and leadership potential, which are often unmet by freshly accounting …show more content…
On the contrary, the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency reported (2014) that the demand for accountants through skilled migration was on the rise, accompanied by the increase of occupation ceiling for accountants in the Skilled Occupation List in recent years, signaled a promising future for accountants. However, whether this would benefit accounting graduates is still open to
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At a glance, accounting might appear as a repetitive cycle of preparing and examining financial statements. However, a brief exposure to accounting has taught me how chaotic it can be for accountants. An accountant captures and represents the information of businesses. By reviewing financial operations, an accountant helps a business run efficiently. This profession can be intellectually stimulating and rewarding. After learning about accounting, I cannot help but be interested and desire to work toward a degree in accountancy. In my studies, I have learned accountants require a plethora of qualities to be successful. And to mature from a student to a professional, I must resolve to strengthen my weaknesses. There is much I must learn and achieve, but a degree in accounting is well worth the time spent.
In “He Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven,” William Butler Yeats uses an extended metaphor about the “cloths of heaven” to capture the idea that he wishes he could give his beloved the best that he has to offer. The poem expresses that the author would be willing to make big sacrifices to attain the love of his life, Maud Gonne, but in the end the speaker will not succeed at wooing her, as consequence of the following. Though, Yeats does state that he loves Gonne and says that she is more precious to him than cloths "Enwrought with golden and silver light," he is only saying this to exalt himself in the eyes of others. This is intended to mean that he only wants what he does not have, and as a more commonly used expression states, he does not "put his money where his mouth is". A stable relationship needs a support, and if Yeats has nothing to support Gonne besides his dreams, then realistically speaking he has nothing to support her with.
The accounting profession industry is changing rapidly, to maintain or develop the accounting profession, Malaysia may need to provide higher education and training for professional. In the future, there is a different of need requirements between the generations, for example, the generation “X”, which their age currently are between 30-45, they are building assets for their future and are keen to adopt new ideas. Besides, generation “Y” which their age are currently around 20-30, are a different breed (Nixon, n.d.). It is a faster moving generation compare to the previous generation. The younger professionals jump into larger roles so quickly, they must ensure that they are constantly learning on the job. Other than that, critical thinking and relationship-building as well as verbal and written communications skills are crucial to being a successful certified public accountant (CPA). Technical knowledge is a minimum requirement, the more diverse a candidate’s knowledge and expertise, the more valuable they become to an
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Accountants are becoming a needed job in the business industry and play a very important role in the success of many businesses. This job usually requires at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting and sometimes even a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). There are many other things that are needed to be considered before choosing this career. The job environment, education, skills, and benefits are just some of the many things that need to be thought through before considering this career.
Before stating my career goals, I would like to mention my motivation in choosing accounting as my career path, the origin of which is elaborated in essay three. As a rigorous and responsible girl with strong rule consciousness, I will commit to providing more accurate and timely accounting information, in order to optimize the business management and help the public understand the operating condition better, thus defending social justice and contributing to well-being.
The history of accounting I feel is important in the learning, understanding, and developing of my foundation for my accounting career. In this report you will learn about the development of accounting. You will learn about the people who influenced accounting the most throughout the years. You will learn how accounting came about and how it was used in the ancient times. You will learn about the invention of the double-entry bookkeeping processes. You will learn how things were done before the birth of the double-entry bookkeeping process. You will learn about Luca Pacioli and the Summa. You will also learn about modern accounting and ACAUS.
From the first tutorial, ‘Current Conceptions of Accounting’, we had already change our prediction on accounting professional. At the beginning, we through that accounting professional would be more formal and format. From what we have learnt from the first two semesters of accounting, we need to do everything under the current structure, standards, and regulations. Accounting is a tool and skill that help us to achieve our career successful. However, the first tutorial activity, which require us to bring up our view of ‘accounting, accountability, or an accountant’ from a lifestyle magazine. This activity make us found that accounting could be just next to us, not just in the career field, but also could find it anywhere in our life. This activity has open up our mind of accounting
Change is inevitable. Yogi Berra once said “The future ain’t what it used to be.” It is clear that the future of the accounting profession ain’t what it used to be (Gormon and Hargadon 1). The changes occurring are happening fast, they are dynamic and they are completely and undeniably real. Since the world around the accountant is changing, the accountant has no option but to change as well. The field of accounting has always been one to know change and to know adjustment, but within the recent past and certainly within the next few decades, the changes that are occurring and will occur absolutely are the most dramatic and exponential yet. Obvious changes lie in the expanding scope of services performed by accountants, the increased use of
Accounting has been a living part of history since the Neolithic period and remains a prevalent and ever-evolving profession still to this day. This essay therefore proposes to look at the significance and role of history specifically related to the accountancy field. In order to substantiate this claim of the importance of accounting history, numerous benefits of accounting history will be presented. Factors such as the use of historical research and its availability thereof to constantly develop accounting policies will be discussed as well as how historical accounting practices can be used to understand current practice and assist in the training of individuals in the accounting field. Lastly, the importance of history in the development
My interest in Accounting and Finance stems from wanting to understand how governments and businesses make their vital decisions to be profitable. Studying this degree, will allow me to gain an understanding of financial accounting, management accounting and taxation providing me with skills to analyse data and develop my decision making. Additionally being able to incorporate different aspects of business alongside the core modules; will give me more knowledge of the world of accounting and finance.
Accounting is a very important term to our modern society. It is the career for men and women who at the start have their eyes set on top positions in industry, management, government, and general business. Accounting is a basic need of every businessman, from the operator of a filling station to the government of the United States. It's so important to our society. None of the business organization can operate without is. They are there-somewhere-in every business. In small business, people use pen, ink and skill keep the records. In large business, modern accounting machines are used to operate. Men and women are directing these machines in the accounting process. Wise businessmen enter business must have some accounting knowledge.
Background experience in auditing and finance can help a person acquire skills necessary to qualify for becoming a charte...