HALLENGES FACING ACCOUNTING EDUCATION IN NIGERIA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

The study investigate The Challenges Facing Accounting Education in Nigeria Vocational Schools: A Case Study of University of Benin. Five (5) research questions were raised to guide the study. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of two hundred (200) students from different faculties of the University of Benin. The sample size of this study were made up of one hundred (100) students from different faculties of the University of Benin. A proportionate sampling technique of 50% were used at the sample size of the study. The instrument used for data collection for the study was a well-structured questionnaire title “Challenges Facing Accounting Education in Nigeria Vocational Schools: A Case Study of the University of Benin (CFAENVC). The instrument for data collection were subjected to face validity by the researcher’s supervisor and two other expert from the Department of Vocational Technical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City. To established the reliability of the Cronbach alpha statistical tool. it yield an alpha value of 0.86. The study used statistical analysis methods including mean, standard deviation, two sample independent t-test to investigate the Challenges Facing Accounting Education in Nigeria Vocational School: A Case Study of the University of Benin. Findings indicate that Inadequate learning resources like textbook and references materials, software and digital tools. affect the learning of accounting education, A lack of proper teaching aids, such as projectors, whiteboards, and functional classrooms limit instructors ability to x 1 1 2 4 4 6 31 47 deliver engaging and effective learning, and Poor funding for practical training affect the learning of accounting education in the University of Benin and Investment in accounting development program can enhance quality of education provided. Recommendation include Government should ensure equitable distribution of resources and address disparities and also provide special funding for facilities management and provide learning materials, Government should ensure a worthy amount is allocated to infrastructural improvement like investing in accounting laboratories equipped with computers and accounting software like QuickBooks, Sage, and Zero, There should be regular monitoring and assessment of facilities, and Schools should incorporate ICT training into curriculum to improve students proficiency in accounting software based on the finding of the study. It was concluded that there are many challenges facing accounting education in Nigeria Vocational School.