Citation:

Chee Leong Kow. "Soft Skills Mastery for Accountants in Hong Kong: Key Insights and Professional Perspectives" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 10, pp. 61-66, 2025. Crossref. http://doi.org/10.56472/25835238/IRJEMS-V4I10P109

Abstract:

Soft skills training and development for accountants in Hong Kong have gained more prominence over the past few years due to the evolving role of the accountant. This study recognizes key findings and professional perspectives about soft skills development for accountants, with particular emphasis on its growing importance in parallel with technical skills. Drawing from interviews with seasoned practitioners and a survey of professional practice, the research determines the most significant soft skills required to succeed, including communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership. It examines how these skills augment traditional accounting activity, build successful client relationships, and foster career development. The study also identifies the challenges accountants face in acquiring and enhancing these skills, such as limited formal training opportunities and the perception of soft skills as secondary technical information. Through these findings, the study advocates for a more integrated approach to accounting professional development, whereby soft skills are regarded as indispensable to success in coping with the complexity of modern financial environments. The study concludes with recommendations for training programs and organizational initiatives to develop Hong Kong accountants' soft skills competency to prepare them for future challenges and demands in the profession.

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Keywords:

Accounting Career Skills Enhancement, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Cross-Cultural, Professional Growth.