The Degree of Alignment Between Finance and Accounting Courses in Algerian Universities and the Job Market Requirements

Abstract

This study seeks to elucidate the significance of aligning finance and accounting
curricula in Algerian universities with labour market demands to ascertain discrepancies between
the curricula and market requirements. A field investigation was executed by randomly
distributing a questionnaire to 83 participants. Their comments led us to conclude that the
curricula in Algerian institutions do not correspond with the demands of the job market, indicating
a disparity between academic instruction and employment requirements. Furthermore, the sample
members said that training in financial and accounting software packages, including Elbassit,
Compta PC, and PC Paie, was not a fundamental component of the curricula in Algerian colleges.
Moreover, Algerian Universities fail to offer field training for students that sufficiently equips them
for the labour market, highlighting a substantial disparity between practical training and market
demands.