The incorporation of soft skills into accounting curricula: preparing accounting graduates for their unpredictable futures
- 1 October 2010
- journal article
- Published by Emerald in Meditari Accountancy Research
- Vol. 18 (2), 1-22
- https://doi.org/10.1108/10222529201000007
Abstract
This paper explores the changing needs of employers and the business community in relation to the balance between technical and soft skills, such as communication skills, business presentation skills and other interpersonal skills. The researcher discusses the importance of soft relational skills for all business graduates, including accountants. The study further explains how soft skills can complement the technical skills taught to ensure that graduates are equipped to deal with the demands of a complex global business environment. The needs of different stakeholders, possible barriers to change and the way in which academic faculty can contribute are reviewed.Keywords
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