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Senan, N. (2019). Convenience of accounting education for the requirements of Saudi labour market: An empirical study.Management Science Letters , 9(11), 1919-1932.
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Barac, K. (2009). South African training officers’ perceptions of the knowledge and skills requirements of entry-level trainee accountants. Meditari Accountancy Research, 17(2), 19-46.
Barrie, S. C. (2006). Understanding what we mean by the generic attributes of graduates. Higher edu-cation, 51(2), 215-241.
Barth, M. E. (2008). Global financial reporting: Implications for US academics. The Accounting Re-view, 83(5), 1159-1179.
Birkett, W. P. (1993). Competency based standards for professional accountants in Australia and New Zealand: Discussion Paper. Link Printing.
Bui, B., & Porter, B. (2010). The expectation-performance gap in accounting education: An exploratory study. Accounting Education: an international journal, 19(1-2), 23-50.
Carmona, S., & Trombetta, M. (2008). On the global acceptance of IAS/IFRS accounting standards: The logic and implications of the principles-based system. Journal of Accounting and Public Poli-cy, 27(6), 455-461.
Churchill Jr, G. A. (1979). A paradigm for developing better measures of marketing constructs. Journal of marketing research, 16(1), 64-73.
Cranmer, S. (2006). Enhancing graduate employability: best intentions and mixed outcomes. Studies in Higher Education, 31(2), 169-184.
Crawford, L., Helliar, C., & Monk, E. A. (2011). Generic skills in audit education. Accounting Educa-tion: an international journal, 20(2), 115-131.
Daff, L., De Lange, P., & Jackling, B. (2012). A comparison of generic skills and emotional intelligence in accounting education. Issues in Accounting Education, 27(3), 627-645.
Dandago, K. I., & Shaari, N. A. B. (2013). Effects of focus of accounting research on the quality of ac-counting education in Malaysian Universities. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 3(10), 1371.
De Lange, P., Jackling, B., & Gut, A. M. (2006). Accounting graduates’ perceptions of skills emphasis in undergraduate courses: an investigation from two Victorian universities. Accounting and Finance, 46(3), 365-386.
DeVellis, R. F. (1991). Applied social research methods series, Vol. 26. Scale development: Theory and applications. Thousand Oaks, CA, US: Sage Publications, Inc.
Gati, I. (1998). Using career-related aspects to elicit preferences and characterize occupations for a bet-ter person-environment fit’, Journal of Vocational behaviour, 52(3), 343-356.
Hakim, R. R. C. (2016). Are accounting graduates prepared for their careers? A comparison of employ-ees’ and employers’ perceptions. Global Review of Accounting and Finance, 7(2), 1-17.
Hassall, J. T. J., Montano J. L. A. & Anes, J. A. D. (2005). The vocational skills gap for management accountants: the stakeholders' perspectives. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 40(1), 78-88.
Hodgdon, C, Hughes, S. B. & Street, D. L. (2011). Framework-based teaching of IFRS judgements. Accounting Education, 20(4), 415-439.
International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) (2015). International Education Stand-ard (IES) 3 Initial Professional Development – Professional Skills.
Jackling, B., & Sullivan, C. (2007). Financial planners in Australia: an evaluation of gaps in technical and behavioral skills. Financial Services Review, 16(3), 211.
Jackling, B., & De Lange, P. (2009). Do accounting graduates’ skills meet the expectations of employ-ers? A matter of convergence or divergence. Accounting Education: An International Journal, 18(4-5), 369-385.
Jackling, B., de Lange, P. A., & Natoli, R. (2012). Transitioning to IFRS in Australian classrooms: im-pact on teaching approaches. Issues in Accounting Education, 28(2), 263-275.
Jackson, D., & Chapman, E. (2012). Non-technical skill gaps in Australian business graduates. Educa-tion+ Training, 54(2/3), 95-113.
Jones, G., & Abraham, A. (2009). The value of incorporating emotional intelligence skills in the educa-tion of accounting students. Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, 3(2), 4.
Kavanagh, M. H., & Drennan, L. (2008). What skills and attributes does an accounting graduate need? Evidence from student perceptions and employer expectations. Accounting & Finance, 48(2), 279-300.
Kim, T. S., Ghosh, B. C., & Meng, L. A. (1993). Selection criteria: Perception gap between employers and accounting graduates. Singapore Accountant, 9(4), 32-33.
Klibi, M. F., & Oussii, A. A. (2013). Skills and attributes needed for success in accounting career: Do employers' expectations fit with students' perceptions? Evidence from Tunisia. International Journal of Business and management, 8(8), 118.
Lin, Z. J., Xiong, X., & Liu, M. (2005). Knowledge base and skill development in accounting educa-tion: Evidence from China. Journal of Accounting Education, 23(3), 149-169.
Lowden, K., Hall, S., Elliot D., & Lewin, J. (2011). Employers’ perceptions of the employability skills of new graduates, London: Edge Foundation.
Mallak, A. L. (2012). Accounting students’ need for important generic and technical accounting skills in university education and as accountants in the workplace (Doctoral dissertation, University of Wai-kato).
Muda, S., Che-Hassan, A., & Abdul-Samad, R. (2009). Requirement of soft skills among graduating accounting students: Employers and UITM students' View, Shah Alam. Research Management Insti-tute, 1-58.
Nunnally, J. C. (1978). Psychometric theory (2nd Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company.
Parham, A. G., Noland, T. G., & Kelly, J. A. (2012). Accounting Majors' Perceptions of Future Career Skills: An Exploratory Analysis. American Journal of Business Education, 5(1), 29-36.
Rosenberg, S., Heimler, R., & Morote, E. S. (2012). Basic employability skills: a triangular design ap-proach. Education+ Training, 54(1), 7-20.
Sandifer, L. (2018). Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Employability Skills Required of Accounting Graduates: Perceptions of Certified Public Accountants in Mississippi. Unpublished Dissertation submitted to The University of Southern Mississippi, Dissertations. 1510.
Senan, N. A. M. (2018). Developmental review program impact on enhancing the effectiveness of" Teaching and Learning" in accounting program: a case study in a Saudi University. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 6(2), 1001-1017.
Siegel, G., Sorensen, J. E., Klammer, T., & Richtermeyer, S. B. (2010). The ongoing preparation gap in accounting education: A call to action. Management Accounting Quarterly, 11(3), 41.
Sugahara, S., & Coman, R. (2010). Perceived Importance of CPA's Generic Skills: A Japanese Study. Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, 2(1), 1-24.
Sulphey, M. M., & Alkahtani, N. S. (2018). Academic excellences of business graduates through nudg-ing: prospects in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 24(1), 98-114.
Sulphey, M. M., Al-Kahtani, N. S., & Syed, A. M. (2018). Relationship between admission grades and academic achievement. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 5(3), 648-658.
Sulphey, M. M. (2015). Patterns of employability skills among business students. IPE Journal of Man-agement, 5(2), 57.
Sulphey, M. M. (2017). Game-based learning as an aid for extenuating higher education sector issues—The case of Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Simulation, Systems, Science and Technolo-gy, 18(1), 6-1.
Tan, L. M., & Fawzi, L. (2017). Employability Skills required for Accountants. SHS Web of Confer-ence, 34, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20173406001
Tempone, I., Kavanagh, M., Segal, N., Hancock, P., Howieson, B., & Kent, J. (2012). Desirable generic attributes for accounting graduates into the twenty-first century: The views of employ-ers. Accounting Research Journal, 25(1), 41-55.
Usoff, C., & Feldmann, D. (1998). Accounting students' perceptions of important skills for career suc-cess. Journal of Education for Business, 73(4), 215-220.
Wally-Dima, L. (2011). Bridging the gap between accounting education and accounting practice: The case of the University of Botswana. IUP Journal of Accounting Research & Audit Practices, 10(4), 7-27.
Wells, M. J. (2011). Framework-based approach to teaching principle-based accounting standards. Ac-counting Education, 20(4), 303-316.
Yu, S. C., & Churyk, N. T. (2013). Are students ready for their future accounting careers? Insights from observed perception gaps among employers, interns, and alumni. Global Perspectives on Ac-counting Education, 10, 1-15.
Zureigat, Q. M. (2015). Accounting Graduates Skills and Employers’ Needs: The Saudi Case. Jordan Journal of Business Administration, 11(1), 227-238.
Al-Asmari, M. (2008). Saudi labor force: Challenges and ambitions. JKAU: Arts & Humanities, 16(2), 19-59.
AlMotairy, O. S., & Stainbank, L. J. (2014). Compliance with international education standards in Sau-di Arabia: policy and educational implications. Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 5(4), 5.
Athiyaman, A. (2001). Graduates' Perception about Business Education: an exploratory re-search. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 25(1), 5-19.
Awayiga, J. Y., Onumah, J. M., & Tsamenyi, M. (2010). Knowledge and skills development of ac-counting graduates: The perceptions of graduates and employers in Ghana. Accounting Education: an international journal, 19(1-2), 139-158.
Barac, K. (2009). South African training officers’ perceptions of the knowledge and skills requirements of entry-level trainee accountants. Meditari Accountancy Research, 17(2), 19-46.
Barrie, S. C. (2006). Understanding what we mean by the generic attributes of graduates. Higher edu-cation, 51(2), 215-241.
Barth, M. E. (2008). Global financial reporting: Implications for US academics. The Accounting Re-view, 83(5), 1159-1179.
Birkett, W. P. (1993). Competency based standards for professional accountants in Australia and New Zealand: Discussion Paper. Link Printing.
Bui, B., & Porter, B. (2010). The expectation-performance gap in accounting education: An exploratory study. Accounting Education: an international journal, 19(1-2), 23-50.
Carmona, S., & Trombetta, M. (2008). On the global acceptance of IAS/IFRS accounting standards: The logic and implications of the principles-based system. Journal of Accounting and Public Poli-cy, 27(6), 455-461.
Churchill Jr, G. A. (1979). A paradigm for developing better measures of marketing constructs. Journal of marketing research, 16(1), 64-73.
Cranmer, S. (2006). Enhancing graduate employability: best intentions and mixed outcomes. Studies in Higher Education, 31(2), 169-184.
Crawford, L., Helliar, C., & Monk, E. A. (2011). Generic skills in audit education. Accounting Educa-tion: an international journal, 20(2), 115-131.
Daff, L., De Lange, P., & Jackling, B. (2012). A comparison of generic skills and emotional intelligence in accounting education. Issues in Accounting Education, 27(3), 627-645.
Dandago, K. I., & Shaari, N. A. B. (2013). Effects of focus of accounting research on the quality of ac-counting education in Malaysian Universities. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 3(10), 1371.
De Lange, P., Jackling, B., & Gut, A. M. (2006). Accounting graduates’ perceptions of skills emphasis in undergraduate courses: an investigation from two Victorian universities. Accounting and Finance, 46(3), 365-386.
DeVellis, R. F. (1991). Applied social research methods series, Vol. 26. Scale development: Theory and applications. Thousand Oaks, CA, US: Sage Publications, Inc.
Gati, I. (1998). Using career-related aspects to elicit preferences and characterize occupations for a bet-ter person-environment fit’, Journal of Vocational behaviour, 52(3), 343-356.
Hakim, R. R. C. (2016). Are accounting graduates prepared for their careers? A comparison of employ-ees’ and employers’ perceptions. Global Review of Accounting and Finance, 7(2), 1-17.
Hassall, J. T. J., Montano J. L. A. & Anes, J. A. D. (2005). The vocational skills gap for management accountants: the stakeholders' perspectives. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 40(1), 78-88.
Hodgdon, C, Hughes, S. B. & Street, D. L. (2011). Framework-based teaching of IFRS judgements. Accounting Education, 20(4), 415-439.
International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) (2015). International Education Stand-ard (IES) 3 Initial Professional Development – Professional Skills.
Jackling, B., & Sullivan, C. (2007). Financial planners in Australia: an evaluation of gaps in technical and behavioral skills. Financial Services Review, 16(3), 211.
Jackling, B., & De Lange, P. (2009). Do accounting graduates’ skills meet the expectations of employ-ers? A matter of convergence or divergence. Accounting Education: An International Journal, 18(4-5), 369-385.
Jackling, B., de Lange, P. A., & Natoli, R. (2012). Transitioning to IFRS in Australian classrooms: im-pact on teaching approaches. Issues in Accounting Education, 28(2), 263-275.
Jackson, D., & Chapman, E. (2012). Non-technical skill gaps in Australian business graduates. Educa-tion+ Training, 54(2/3), 95-113.
Jones, G., & Abraham, A. (2009). The value of incorporating emotional intelligence skills in the educa-tion of accounting students. Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, 3(2), 4.
Kavanagh, M. H., & Drennan, L. (2008). What skills and attributes does an accounting graduate need? Evidence from student perceptions and employer expectations. Accounting & Finance, 48(2), 279-300.
Kim, T. S., Ghosh, B. C., & Meng, L. A. (1993). Selection criteria: Perception gap between employers and accounting graduates. Singapore Accountant, 9(4), 32-33.
Klibi, M. F., & Oussii, A. A. (2013). Skills and attributes needed for success in accounting career: Do employers' expectations fit with students' perceptions? Evidence from Tunisia. International Journal of Business and management, 8(8), 118.
Lin, Z. J., Xiong, X., & Liu, M. (2005). Knowledge base and skill development in accounting educa-tion: Evidence from China. Journal of Accounting Education, 23(3), 149-169.
Lowden, K., Hall, S., Elliot D., & Lewin, J. (2011). Employers’ perceptions of the employability skills of new graduates, London: Edge Foundation.
Mallak, A. L. (2012). Accounting students’ need for important generic and technical accounting skills in university education and as accountants in the workplace (Doctoral dissertation, University of Wai-kato).
Muda, S., Che-Hassan, A., & Abdul-Samad, R. (2009). Requirement of soft skills among graduating accounting students: Employers and UITM students' View, Shah Alam. Research Management Insti-tute, 1-58.
Nunnally, J. C. (1978). Psychometric theory (2nd Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company.
Parham, A. G., Noland, T. G., & Kelly, J. A. (2012). Accounting Majors' Perceptions of Future Career Skills: An Exploratory Analysis. American Journal of Business Education, 5(1), 29-36.
Rosenberg, S., Heimler, R., & Morote, E. S. (2012). Basic employability skills: a triangular design ap-proach. Education+ Training, 54(1), 7-20.
Sandifer, L. (2018). Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Employability Skills Required of Accounting Graduates: Perceptions of Certified Public Accountants in Mississippi. Unpublished Dissertation submitted to The University of Southern Mississippi, Dissertations. 1510.
Senan, N. A. M. (2018). Developmental review program impact on enhancing the effectiveness of" Teaching and Learning" in accounting program: a case study in a Saudi University. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 6(2), 1001-1017.
Siegel, G., Sorensen, J. E., Klammer, T., & Richtermeyer, S. B. (2010). The ongoing preparation gap in accounting education: A call to action. Management Accounting Quarterly, 11(3), 41.
Sugahara, S., & Coman, R. (2010). Perceived Importance of CPA's Generic Skills: A Japanese Study. Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, 2(1), 1-24.
Sulphey, M. M., & Alkahtani, N. S. (2018). Academic excellences of business graduates through nudg-ing: prospects in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 24(1), 98-114.
Sulphey, M. M., Al-Kahtani, N. S., & Syed, A. M. (2018). Relationship between admission grades and academic achievement. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 5(3), 648-658.
Sulphey, M. M. (2015). Patterns of employability skills among business students. IPE Journal of Man-agement, 5(2), 57.
Sulphey, M. M. (2017). Game-based learning as an aid for extenuating higher education sector issues—The case of Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Simulation, Systems, Science and Technolo-gy, 18(1), 6-1.
Tan, L. M., & Fawzi, L. (2017). Employability Skills required for Accountants. SHS Web of Confer-ence, 34, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20173406001
Tempone, I., Kavanagh, M., Segal, N., Hancock, P., Howieson, B., & Kent, J. (2012). Desirable generic attributes for accounting graduates into the twenty-first century: The views of employ-ers. Accounting Research Journal, 25(1), 41-55.
Usoff, C., & Feldmann, D. (1998). Accounting students' perceptions of important skills for career suc-cess. Journal of Education for Business, 73(4), 215-220.
Wally-Dima, L. (2011). Bridging the gap between accounting education and accounting practice: The case of the University of Botswana. IUP Journal of Accounting Research & Audit Practices, 10(4), 7-27.
Wells, M. J. (2011). Framework-based approach to teaching principle-based accounting standards. Ac-counting Education, 20(4), 303-316.
Yu, S. C., & Churyk, N. T. (2013). Are students ready for their future accounting careers? Insights from observed perception gaps among employers, interns, and alumni. Global Perspectives on Ac-counting Education, 10, 1-15.
Zureigat, Q. M. (2015). Accounting Graduates Skills and Employers’ Needs: The Saudi Case. Jordan Journal of Business Administration, 11(1), 227-238.