1. Introduction
Accounting educators around the world from developed countries to developing countries are pressured by the industries and the professions to generate graduates with accountancy skills that cater for their changing needs. There are many studies that question the effectiveness of accounting education (e.g. Bedford, Committee, 1986; Siegel & Sorenson, 1994; Albrecht & Sack, 2000; Mara Ridhuan, et al 2007; Bui & Porter 2010). The purpose of the paper is to assess the accountancy skills of Kazakhstan Institute of Management Economics and Strategic Research (KIMEP)‟s graduates acquired while studying at the college. The study investigates using a survey method on technical and functional skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and organisational and business management skills. The paper is structured as follows. First, it discusses the literature on accounting education. The accounting skills that accounting graduates need which are knowledge, professional values, ethics and attitudes to perform accounting and other tasks are discussed next. Third, the KIMEP BSc in Business Administration and Accounting program is briefly explained. Fourth, the research method used in this study is briefly discussed. Fifth, it discusses on the findings of the study, and a conclusion completes this paper