The Role of Internships in Bridging The Technical Skills Gap among Graduates in Accounting Sector with Respect to Mumbai City
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14419/qgjqb018Published
11-10-2025Keywords:
Internships; Technical Skills Gap; Accounting Graduates; EmployabilityAbstract
Purpose: This study aims to examine the role of internships in bridging the technical skills gap among graduates in the accounting sector, with a specific focus on Mumbai City. It evaluates how internships contribute to enhancing employability and meeting industry expectations.
Methodology: The research adopts a quantitative data method. Primary data is collected through surveys and interviews with accounting graduates through a structured questionnaire, while secondary data is gathered from relevant literature and industry reports.
Findings: According to the survey, internships serve as vital for offering graduates real-world experience that enhances their academic understanding. Employers view internship experience as a key consideration when making hiring decisions and graduates who have participated in internships exhibit greater self-assurance and preparedness for the workforce.
Limitations: The study is based on a sample size of 100 accounting graduates, restricted to Mumbai City. these constraints may limit the generalizability of the findings to a broader population.
Conclusion: Internships serve as a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and professional requirements in the accounting sector. Enhancing internship programs with structured training and mentorship can further improve skill acquisition and employability.
References
Batas, A. M., Jutajero, C. A. M., Lapuz, L. R., Pasion, C. Q., Siblag, S. J. L., & Akiate, Y. W. D. (2024). Internship program as an aid: Bridging the gap between accountancy education and industry demand. International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, 5(5). https://www.ijramt.com | ISSN (Online): 2582-7839.
Chen, M., & Wang, F. (2025). International Journal of Education and Social Development Collaborative Research on the Construction of Teaching and Employment Internship Bases for Accounting Major Courses. Online) |, 2(1), 2025. https://doi.org/10.54097/tfqcr664.
Digital, M., Digital Scholar, M., & Bryan, T. G. (2021). Incorporating Experiential Learning into the Accounting Incorporating Experiential Learn-ing into the Accounting Curriculum: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from a Recently Curriculum: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from a Recently Implemented Curriculum Implemented Curriculum Part of the Accounting Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commonsand the Educa-tional Methods Commons. https://mds.marshall.edu/facstaff_submissions.
Edeigba, J. (2022). Employers’ expectations of accounting skills from vocational education providers: The expectation gap between employers and ITPs. International Journal of Management Education, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2022.100674.
Elijio-Ten, E., & Kloot, L. (2015). Experiential learning in accounting work-integrated learning: A three-way partnership. Education and Training, 57(2), 204–218. https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-10-2013-0122.
ERIC. (2020). Accounting Graduates' Perceptions of the Internship's Role in Employability and Career Development. Retrieved April 1, 2025, from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED609647.
Financial Express. (2025). Graduate Skills Gap: A reality check for India’s graduates. Retrieved April 1, 2025, from https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education/a-reality-check-for-indias-graduates/3772284/.
GS SCORE. (2024). India Skills Report 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025, from https://iasscore.in/current-affairs/india-skills-report-2025
Jackling, B., & Natoli, R. (2015). Employability skills of international accounting graduates: Internship providers’ perspectives. Education + Training, 57(7), 757-773. https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-08-2014-0093.
Mohd Abbas, N., Azahari, M. A. H., Mat Zaki, M. N. I., & Ahmad, Z. (2024). INVESTIGATION ON THE END MILLING CUTTING IN MA-CHINING POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FOAM BOARD FOR ISLAMIC ART. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Coun-seling, 9(53), 584–590. https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEPC.953044.
Muthaiyah, S., Phang, K., & Sembakutti, S. (2021). Bridging skill gaps and creating future ready accounting and finance graduates: An exploratory study. F1000Research, 10. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.72880.1.
Romanò, S., & Nazio, T. (2025). Fostering employment match? Graduates’ internships and early professional experiences between individuals’ choic-es and institutional constraints. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-10-2024-0498.
Saidin, A., Azrina Adanan, S., Syakira Bustamam, K., Abdullah Sani, ieshah, & Author, C. (2024). Accounting Internship: Unlocking Skills and Per-ceived Value of Future Career. In Information Management and Business Review (Vol. 16, Issue 3). https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v16i3(I).3905.
Star, C. A., Dexter, A. B., Carlo, K. Q., Jewell, K. M., & Tagle, M. (2024). The Influence of Experiential Learning and the Accounting Skills Devel-opment of BSAIS Students at Laguna University (Vol. 7).