A Study on Teaching and Quality Assessments of ‘Accounting Education’ in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

At the time when Saudi economy is passing through the phase of structural unemployment, it is critically important to re-assess the ongoing teaching and skill development programs run by education institutions. In this light, the present study is a noble attempt to assess the quality and teaching of accounting institution in Saudi Arabia. The study is based on random sample survey of 150 students studying in different universities in the Kingdom. The survey is divided into two parts. The first part deals with quality aspect followed by teaching methods including the course contents of accounting education. The sample observations analyzed suggest that more than 55% and 64% respondents were satisfied with the quality and teaching of accounting education, respectively. Based on the results, the study concludes that the factors that determine the quality of accounting education are regular updating of course contents, alteration of courses and study material. Similarly, for the improvement in ‘teaching quality of accounting’, teacher attitude, behavior, assessment policy, and follow of lecture plans appeared to be important factors.