Perfil esperado do Contador no mercado de trabalho: uma análise da percepção dos empresários da área contábil

Abstract

This study aims to understand the perception of business owners in the accounting field regarding the profile of newly graduated accountants and their performance in the job market. It identifies gaps in the curricula of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The methodology employed in this study is descriptive research, encompassing both quantitative and qualitative characteristics. The sample consisted of 73 respondents, and data collection was conducted through an electronic questionnaire using the Google Forms platform. The questionnaire included three sections with 15 questions related to the accountant’s profile, based on a 5-point Likert scale, covering aspects of their performance in the job market, as well as the alignment of HEIs’ curricula with market demands. In conclusion, respondents expressed divided opinions, both regarding adaptation and the mastery of basic or specific accounting knowledge. As for the curricula of HEIs in the region, the majority indicated the existence of gaps concerning the job market.