Education and Training of Accountants in Sub-Saharan Anglophone Africa. World Bank Technical Paper Number 305. Africa Technical Department Series.

This paper describes the accounting profession, and the education and training of accountants and accounting technicians in Sub-Saharan Anglophone Africa. The report reviews professional accounting examinations and degrees, education, practical training, and continuing professional education. The paper highlights the weaknesses in accounting education and training, and recommends measures to strengthen these areas, including the development of national and regional accounting bodies, the establishment of national accounting qualifications at both fully qualified and technician levels, and the strengthening of teaching institutions. Contains 11 references, 8 annexes, 25 boxes, and 12 tables. (Author)