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The vocational skill priorities of Malaysian and UK students

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Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify, prioritise, and contrast the needs in terms of the
development of vocational skills in final year undergraduate accounting students from two distinct
countries. The study aims to survey and analyse the views of Malaysian and UK students.
Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was used to gather the data. Quantitative
analysis was then used as the basis of a comparative study. The data for this study were collected via
questionnaires completed by Malaysian exchange students on their arrival at UK university and the
students of that UK university.
Findings – The results indicate that both sets of students accept the need to develop vocational skills
in order to perform competently as an accountant. There is however clear differences in the views of the
Malaysian and UK students concerning the specific skills that they perceive as being priorities to be
developed. The students also hold differing views of the major barriers to the development of vocational
skills in higher education.
Originality/value – Previous studies have established the need to prioritise vocational skills
development. Studies have also established the views of employers and students. This study contrasts
the views of students from two contrasting contexts. The study establishes that students from differing
countries perceive differing priorities in terms of vocational skills not only between students but also
between students and the currently stated views of employers and professional bodies internationally.

Keywords Vocational training, Skills, Accounting education, Undergraduates, Malaysia,
United Kingdom

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Judul Seri

Asian Review of Accounting

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: Emerald Group., 2010

Deskripsi Fisik

Asian Review of Accounting Vol. 18 No. 1, 2010 pp. 20-29

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English

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AKUNTANSI

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