Guidelines for The Development of Competency in Finance and Accounting officers Kasetsart University
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This research article aims to study the competencies of finance and accounting officers
and to propose guidelines for improving their competencies at Kasetsart University.
The research utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods. The population consists of 347 finance and accounting officers. The actual data collected amounts to 243 people, representing 70.03% and the primary informants related to the finance and accounting staff numbered 7 experts. Questionnaires and focus group discussions were used as research tools. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation, along with content analysis.
Findings are as follows: Indicated that the majority of the respondents were female, held a bachelor’s degree, and had 1 to 8 years of work experience in finance and accounting at Kasetsart University, Bangkhen campus. In terms of competencies, the study revealed that the officers demonstrated the highest level of competency in ethics and professional conduct. Competencies related to knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, knowledge of laws/regulations/ announcements/rules, finance and accounting skills, and other necessary work-related skills, as well as personal skills, were rated high. Meanwhile, their understanding of organizational resource management systems was at a moderate level. Regarding the guidelines for enhancing competencies, the findings suggested that the university should gather up-to-date knowledge, implement a mentoring system for guidance, provide training for the finance and accounting officers, and recognition to foster motivation for maintaining a high level of ethical performance.
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