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Communication Skills as a Subject in the Programme Cost and Management Accounting at a South African University

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The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the communication proficiency of the Cost and Management (CMA) students and to assess whether the studying of the subject,, â€Communication Skillsâ€, is having any positive influence on students’ skills development. The research design for this paper was descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional. The target population was 556 CMA students. A census survey was conducted. Findings, which were analysed with the aid of descriptive statistics, indicate a significant correlation between skills in English proficiency and better grades in CMA. This paper recommends the implementation of a screening mechanism and the provision for the acquisition of communication skills for first-year university students.

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  • S. K Naidoo, 2013. "Communication Skills as a Subject in the Programme Cost and Management Accounting at a South African University," Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, AMH International, vol. 5(7), pages 484-495.
    • Handle: RePEc:rnd:arjebs:v:5:y:2013:i:7:p:484-495
    DOI: 10.22610/jebs.v5i7.422
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    1. S.K. Naidoo, 2022. "The Effect of Biographical Variables on Self-Efficacy of Management Accounting Students," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 14(1), pages 36-54.
    2. Suntharmurthy Kristnasamy Naidoo & S Govender, 2020. "The Integration of General Education in the Academic Programme to Enhance the Self-Efficacy of Accounting Students at a South African University," Journal of Education and Vocational Research, AMH International, vol. 11(1), pages 23-43.

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