EVALUATING PROCESS OF ACCREDITATION FOR ACCOUNTING PROGRAM– ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the accreditation processes in accounting program in perspective to the fourth standard titled "Learning and Teaching" in terms of "Students Learning Outcomes, Students Evaluation, Students Learning Assistances, Teaching Quality, Supporting the Quality of Teaching, Qualification of Teaching Faculty & Experience”. Furthermore, the research sheds light on the challenges and issues that are preventing to enhance the effectiveness of the fourth Standard "Learning & Teaching". To diagnose research problem and to pursue the goals of present research, the researcher has adopted the descriptive and analytical approach. The results of this research indicate that there is a commitment by the respondents of fulfilling the criteria of the fourth Standard "Learning and Teaching" in accounting program" as directed by NCAAA. Finally, the research concluded that there are certain challenges which are standing as stumbling stone towards enhancing the effectiveness of the fourth standard "Learning & Teaching".