Assessing the Role of Educational Background and Basic Accounting Training in Enhancing Accounting Understanding among Pre-Employment Card Participants, Wave 62

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the influence of educational background and Basic Accounting training on the level of accounting understanding among Kartu Prakerja participants batch 62.

Research Design and Methodology: The study employs a descriptive qualitative research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants consisted of Kartu Prakerja participants batch 62 who had attended Basic Accounting training provided by the Skill Academy training institution.

Findings and Discussion: The findings reveal that educational background plays an important role in shaping participants’ accounting understanding. In addition, Basic Accounting training significantly improves participants’ comprehension of accounting concepts, particularly in basic accounting principles, financial bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, adjusting entries, and financial report visualization. Participants reported increased confidence in performing simple financial records and were able to prepare financial statements in accordance with basic accounting procedures.

Implications: These findings imply that Basic Accounting training is effective in enhancing accounting competence and practical financial skills among Kartu Prakerja participants. Therefore, such training programs should be continuously developed and optimized to support workforce readiness and financial literacy.