Some tips to study well and do well in Accounting - perspective from the Accounting Department of Dai Nam University

Accounting is a popular profession and is not saturated in the labor market. Over the years, the number of candidates registering to study this major is very large. Therefore, to compete, affirm and develop yourself with this profession,

The more people study this major, the supply will obviously increase and the competition will become more and more fierce. To prepare for the future, students majoring in Accounting need to have the necessary requirements and skills to easily learn and find a job easily.

1. Equip yourself with professional knowledge

Professional knowledge is always required if you want to become a good employee in the Accounting industry. Professional knowledge is accumulated through the learning process at school, practical experience during internships and work.

The Faculty of Accounting of Dai Nam University is one of the prestigious addresses for training students built in an application-oriented manner. Training bachelors of Accounting with a good moral foundation, social responsibility, in-depth knowledge and professional working skills to meet the needs of human resources in the context of international economic integration. The training program is designed to provide students with basic and in-depth theoretical issues in accounting - auditing, analysis, organization and operation of accounting systems in units.

Photo 1: Final round of the Future Accountant competition for students of the Faculty of Accounting

2. Knowledge of information technology

Accounting always goes hand in hand with numbers and systems, so in addition to professional knowledge, if you want to become a good accountant, you need to have basic computer knowledge to master the working systems. To support and complete work quickly, it is necessary to apply office software such as: Windows, Excel, Access... which is the foundation for you to access systems such as: SAP, Oracle, Navision, Hyperion... There will be many systems, but if you master a few systems, it will help you easily access other systems.

Along with the current general accounting expertise and knowledge, the Accounting Department of Dai Nam University is gradually applying information technology knowledge to learners in the training process to help:

- Learners can apply basic knowledge of information technology and Excel and professional accounting software to solve accounting problems.

- Learners can organize accounting apparatus, organize accounting work, plan and supervise accounting activities in units.

- Learners can manage accounting work and operate accounting activities in the unit.

This is a distinct advantage that the Faculty of Accounting of Dai Nam University has been implementing in the teaching and learning process for students.

Photo 2: A specialized class of Accounting students

3. Improve foreign language skills

Foreign language skills are also very necessary for accountants. As the globalization trend is growing strongly, foreign enterprises are investing more and more in Vietnam. Therefore, if you have foreign language skills, you will do well and advance quickly in your work. Foreign languages will be an advantage when you work for foreign companies. This is a common and difficult problem for those studying accounting, but today there are more and more foreign enterprises in Vietnam. Foreign companies with good treatment policies and a professional working environment will help you advance and gain a lot of experience.

4. Update knowledge about tax and business law

Complementing accounting work is knowledge of taxes and business law, with changes from the State with policies to suit each period of the economy. Working in this profession, you need to regularly update circulars and decrees on taxes and business law. To become a professional accountant, you need to grasp policy information quickly and promptly to complete the work accurately and best. When you have a good grasp of the law, you will optimize tax costs in a reasonable and legal way, creating convenience for your company and business.

In addition, the program also provides learners with interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to continue developing professional practice and adapt to diverse environments after graduation.

Students of the Faculty of Accounting participate in a knowledge test on accounting and related laws organized by the Faculty.

5. Improve soft skills during study and work

In addition to professional knowledge, soft skills also play an important role if you want to study well in accounting. Participating in movement activities and community activities also allows each of us to cultivate and improve soft skills through these activities. Understanding this role, Dai Nam University always organizes many movement activities and encourages and motivates students to participate in these activities. Accounting students are also one of the faculties that always participate in these activities with an extremely large number and enthusiasm.

Students of the Faculty of Accounting participate in movement activities of Dai Nam University

Thus, it can be said that the accounting industry has diverse job prospects. To be confident and successful in pursuing accounting, in addition to basic to advanced knowledge, equip yourself with soft skills, knowledge of information technology and foreign languages.

MSc. Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan - Lecturer, Faculty of Accounting, Dai Nam University