The Extent of Compatibility between Accounting Education with the Requirements of the Labor Market

This study aims to determine the extent of accounting education Compliance with the
requirements of the labor market from the point of view Accountants and employers within
foundations and local NGOs in Erbil Kurdistan Region. An analytical descriptive approach was
used in conducting this study. To achieve the study objectives and test its hypotheses, it was a
questionnaire Designed and distributed to (263) respondents from its accountants Institutions
Private universities only (220) questionnaire Recovered.
The questionnaire was the primary tool that was used first, followed by By conducting (15) an
interview with officials and managers within these Institutions and organizations, then conduct a
focus group with The same officials and managers. The field study concluded with the most
important results Accounting education, which includes know-how, experience and skills,
Training courses, upgrade teaching methods, has the ability to meet Labor market requirements.
The results also revealed that "field training" The course helped graduate students enhance their
experience. In addition, accounting curricula need to increase in courses that bridge The gap
between accounting and computer science because the market significantly Depends on the
combination of both in their jobs. Also, teaching methods Requires upgrade to fit scientific and
professional Labor market requirements. Moreover, the university helped in Graduates develop
their skills and management abilities that include Planning, direction, decision-making and
control. The study reached a set of recommendations, the most important of which are
The focus is on increasing students' knowledge of English and Taxes, as well as the basics of
working in private universities. It is necessary to pay more attention to field training in
With regard to appropriate follow-up and more training hours in various sectors. Students' ability
to use IT tools and programs should be improved Skills should be strengthened. In addition,
accounting methods must be The latest technology must be integrated Used in teaching students,
because they are willing to deal with sophisticated accounting Regulations once they join the
labor mark