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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Is the Economist Trained to Use Accounting Data?

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WUWilliam Underwood

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Overview

Economist training shows limited accounting proficiency, suggesting a need for better integration in curricula.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the preparedness of economists in utilizing accounting data effectively.
  • Survey of economics departments on accounting course requirements
  • Analysis of graduate training in accounting
  • Assessment of faculty qualifications to teach accounting
  • Only 20% of economics departments require accounting courses
  • 15% of doctoral philosophy graduates meet accounting training requirements
  • Less than 20% of senior faculty can teach accounting, despite 60% support for integrated teaching

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William Underwood (1941) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba429c4e9516ffd37a3010https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7053114
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