(The Impact of Integrating Information Technology on Supporting Accounting ( )Qualification) A Field Study of Graduates from Accounting Departments at Libyan Universities

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the impact of information technology on supporting accounting
qualifications. It was a field study conducted among graduates of accounting departments at
Libyan universities. To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive-analytical approach was
used. A questionnaire was designed to address the research questions and achieve the study's
goals. The study population consisted of graduates of accounting departments at Libyan
universities, and 35 questionnaires were distributed and analyzed. The study reached several
conclusions, most notably: a statistically significant positive impact of integrating information
technology into the development and modernization of accounting curricula, which directly
contributes to bridging the knowledge gap and keeping pace with the rapidly evolving digital
environment in the business world. Information technology also contributes to enhancing
accounting students' skills in using accounting software and modern technologies.
Furthermore, information technology enables the improvement of the quality of educational
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outcomes for accounting students and the development of their analytical and decision-making
abilities. The study also confirmed that graduates of digital-based programs have higher
employment opportunities and greater competitiveness in the job market. The study
recommends developing the technological infrastructure in universities to promote the use of
modern technologies in accounting education and continuously updating accounting curricula
to keep pace with developments in information technology and its applications in the field of
accounting. The study also recommends training faculty members in the use of information
technology in teaching and assessment to raise student achievement .