Abstract
This study was designed to examine the application of ICT devices and accounting software
packages in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions for teaching and learning accounting education. The
study adopted survey research design. Three research questions and three hypotheses were
crafted to guide the study. The population for the study consists of 63 lecturers and 225 final
year students of Accounting and Accounts related courses, selected from the seven public
Colleges of Education in South Eastern Nigeria. Data generated were analyzed using mean
and standard deviation to answer the three research questions while t-test statistical technique
was employed to test the null hypotheses. The result reveals that application of ICT devices
and accounting software packages in teaching and learning accounting education would help
the graduates fulfill their responsibility creditably in the labour market as well as add value to
modern business environment. The study therefore recommends that the National University
Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and the National
Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should ensure adequate supply and use of modern ICT
devices and accounting software learning resources in teaching and learning accounting
education; also compulsorily integrate practical courses on application of ICT devices and
accounting software packages in Nigeria tertiary institutions accounting curriculum.
Keywords: Accounting, Accounting Education, ICT Devices, Accounting Software Packages
Publication Date: 2016-12-14