Professional skills required of accountants: What do Australian and New Zealand job advertisements tell us?

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dc.contributor.authorTan LM
dc.contributor.authorLaswad F
dc.coverage.spatialMaui, Hawaii, United States of America
dc.date.available2016
dc.date.finish-date2016-11-09
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.start-date2016-11-06
dc.description.abstractEmployability skills have become increasingly important in a competitive job market in a globalised world of advanced technology. Our study examines employability skills of accountants as indicated in job advertisements in Australia and New Zealand, as they provide a window into the skills that are most valued by employers. The results show that of the 31 identified skills, 13 were most cited. Importantly, the most sought after skills included the ability to collaborate with colleagues, present, discuss and defend views, and having a positive attitude. Overall, a team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills appeared to be the most valued behavioural skill as perceived by employers. This probably reflects a change in the work of accountants, from being ‘backroom number crunchers’ to engaged business professionals.
dc.description.confidentialfalse
dc.description.publication-statusAccepted
dc.format.extent36 - 36
dc.identifier.citation2016, pp. 36 - 36
dc.identifier.elements-id284344
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.sourceAsian Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues
dc.titleProfessional skills required of accountants: What do Australian and New Zealand job advertisements tell us?
dc.typeconference
pubs.declined2017-08-12T13:33:33.416+1200
pubs.notesNot known
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/Massey Business School
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/Massey Business School/School of Accountancy
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