There are many studies questioning the effectiveness of accounting education at colleges that prepares the
students for professional accountancy work. The aim of this paper is to assess the accountancy skills of KIMEP
accounting graduates acquired during their study at the college. The research method used in this study is based
on a perception survey. As this research seeks to explore the perception of the respondents on accountancy skills,
descriptive statistics are used. The findings of the study are discussed under three categories namely technical
and functional skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and organisational and business management skills.
This study found that KIMEP accounting graduates were equipped with professional ethics (organisational and
business management skills), interpersonal and communication skills, auditing skills and information
development and distribution skills (technical and functional skills). However, there are certain skills needed to
be enhanced.
Keywords: Accounting education; Accountancy skills; Technical and functional skills; Interpersonal and
communication skills; Organisational and business management skills