Issues and Challenges in Enhancing Efficient Entrepreneurial Accounting Education in Nigerian Universities

Abstract

Entrepreneurial accounting education programme (EAEP) is one of the entrepreneurial education programmes (EEPs) that create an environment which affects students learning experiences that instill in them the desire/mindset to create ventures, and expands the platform which the entrepreneurial business community can access accounting and financial management skills needs.  This type of education is very important for economic development of a nation because it is a platform towards reducing unemployment among university graduates.  Entrepreneurial education has not received the deserved attention in Nigeria universities.  This paper examines entrepreneurial accounting education and assesses challenges facing the universities for effective entrepreneurial education, and proposes strategies; amongst the most important is the establishment of university business incubator programme (UBIP).

Keywords: Nigerian Universities, Entrepreneurial Accounting Education, Venture Creation, Accounting skills, Business success,