Title: APPLICATION OF ICT DEVICES AND ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE PACKAGES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ACCOUNTING EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

Authors:
Callistus Ikechukwu Agboh (Ph.D)

Abstract: Abstract This study was designed to examine the application of ICT devices and accounting software packages in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions for teaching and learning accounting education. The study adopted survey research design. Three research questions and three hypotheses were crafted to guide the study. The population for the study consists of 63 lecturers and 225 final year students of Accounting and Accounts related courses, selected from the seven public Colleges of Education in South Eastern Nigeria. Data generated were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the three research questions while t-test statistical technique was employed to test the null hypotheses. The result reveals that application of ICT devices and accounting software packages in teaching and learning accounting education would help the graduates fulfill their responsibility creditably in the labour market as well as add value to modern business environment. The study therefore recommends that the National University Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should ensure adequate supply and use of modern ICT devices and accounting software learning resources in teaching and learning accounting education; also compulsorily integrate practical courses on application of ICT devices and accounting software packages in Nigeria tertiary institutions accounting curriculum. Keywords: Accounting, Accounting Education, ICT Devices, Accounting Software Packages

Publication Date: 2016-12-14