Palacio Fierro, Andrés
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Palacio Fierro, Andrés
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Quito
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andrespalacio@uti.edu.ec
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Job Skills and Abilities of the Accounting Professional

2024 , Palacio Fierro, Andrés , Tatiana Valle Alvarez , Ximena Morales-Urrutia

A professional accountant is essential to the success of any business. Their role is to keep a rigorous and accurate financial record of the company's business operations, which allows managers to make informed and strategic decisions for the growth and profitability of the organization. The purpose of this research is to analyze the students’ perception of the main skills and knowledge that a professional accountant should have. The data analyzed come from seventh and eighth semester students of the Technical University of Ambato in the academic period April-September 2023. The main results show that both skills and knowledge are of fundamental importance for the professional and personal development of accountants within organizations.

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Business Education vs. Entrepreneurial Attitude of Students of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences of the Universidad Técnica de Ambato

2024 , Palacio Fierro, Andrés , Ruth Zamora-Sánchez

This research details the entrepreneurial attitude of university students. The study aims to identify the factors influencing the entrepreneurial attitude of students in the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, as well as the importance of business education programs in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship from early stages of academic training. To achieve this, the research explores students’ intention and motivation towards innovation, risk-taking, and entrepreneurial initiative. The study population consisted of students majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. Dimensions related to risk perception, creativity, motivation, and entrepreneurial intention were assessed. Findings indicate a notable predisposition towards entrepreneurship among university students, highlighting a high propensity for taking calculated risks and a proactive mindset towards problem-solving. Similarly, the influence of educational components was identified. These findings lead to the conclusion that there are significant implications for designing curricula and educational policies aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial culture in the university environment, thereby promoting the intention to undertake entrepreneurial ventures, enhancing students’ ability to face challenges in the business world, and fostering innovation in the future.

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