Before I started this research, I thought of an accountant as someone who typed numbers every day and had great accounting skills, but now I have learned that the accountant must possess some other skills often defined as “soft skills” to be competitive and successful in this ever-changing business economy. Some of these "soft skills" are, but not limited to, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work well with other people, work ethic, honesty, empathy, and problem solving. Superior technical skills, while very important for an accountant, are no longer sufficient as employers require graduates to have both technical and soft skills. If this is the case, are accounting majors adequately trained and equipped with the skills needed to succeed in the accounting field? Researchers agree that there is a gap between graduate skills and employer expectations and that the accounting curriculum should be restructured in order to provide the accounting industry with well-prepared, well-rounded and appropriately qualified graduates. Professional knowledge and skills required for accounting majors intending to become auditors: perceptions of external auditors" by Ali Uyar and Ali Haydar Gungormus, the authors argue that in order for universities and colleges offering accounting education to "survive" in this continuous change, cutting-edge global market, must recognize the needs of the "business world" and satisfy them by preparing graduates who have the knowledge and skills necessary to do their jobs well and be successful (33). authors regarding the importance of some… middle of paper… Gail Lynn et al. “Emotional Intelligence: The Role of Accounting Education and Work Experience.” Accounting Education Issues 26.2 (2011): 267-286. Academic Research Completed. Network. 1 February 2012.Daud, Salina et al. “Do Business Graduate Attributes Meet Industry Requirements and Expectations?” Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 5.9 (2011): 68-74. Academic research completed. Network. March 15, 2012.Kermis, George and Marguerite Kermis. “Professional presence and soft skills: a role for accounting training”. Journal of teaching pedagogy. (2011): 1-10. Network. March 15, 2012.Uyar, Ali and Ali Haydar Gungormus. “Professional knowledge and skills required for accounting majors intending to become auditors: Perceptions of external auditors.” Journal of Business and Economic Research 2.3 (2011): 33-49. Business origination completed. Network. February 14. 2012.