What Corporate Executives Are Look-ing For In Entry-Level Accountants For Todays Competitive Marketplace

Abstract

A transition from the role of the traditional accountants of the past to that of financial managers is occurring. The educational process must change to provide an understanding of the needs of business. In addition to looking backward to see what is beyond the numbers, accountants should possess knowledge of what is going on in the global economy and provide forward thinking. They need analytical and communication skills that will enable them to be part of the management team necessary for the company to succeed in the global economy. This survey of approximately 100 accounting executives provides empirical confirmation of such comments.