Contemporary Educational Researches Journal

Yazarlar: Joel Tan

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Özet: In the study of Kraut (2012), it was emphasized that accounting programs must ensure multi-disciplinary integration in order to produce balanced, all-knowing and effective accountants. This study determines the effectiveness of the competencies developed by allied courses to the skills needed and looked into by the public accounting firms in their prospective employees. The proponents of the study used descriptive-survey method. The paper utilized 50 public accounting firms in Davao City as respondents using the purposive sampling method. A guide survey questionnaire was used as instrument to gather relevant data. The study employed the frequency and mean in the analysis and interpretation of data. The study covered period October 2013 to April 2014. Results of the study revealed that the intellectual, managerial, interpersonal, communication and interpersonal skills were competencies highly needed by public accounting firms. The overall assessment of allied courses under the curriculum of the Accountancy program of the University of Mindanao (UM) indicated an approaching excellence standard level. Business related subjects must be strengthened to equip students with relevant competencies essential to succeed in the business world.      

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