NBAA steps up efforts to boost accounting education in Secondary schools

DAR ES SALAAM: THE National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) has stepped up efforts to promote accounting education among secondary and higher learning students, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the profession and raise awareness of its role in national development.

In line with this initiative, students from Baobab Secondary School recently visited the Board’s offices, where they received practical training aimed at expanding their understanding of accounting practices, professional pathways and the responsibilities of NBAA.

Speaking during the opening session, NBAA Chief Executive Officer, Siasa I. Mzenzi, commended the school for exposing students to real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom, particularly those pursuing business and accounting subjects.

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Prof. Mzenzi encouraged students already studying accounting to remain committed to the field, noting that they have a strong foundation to build upon. He also highlighted that students from other academic streams can still pursue accounting by enrolling in the Board’s entry-level examinations and progressively qualify as professional accountants.

He underscored the growing demand for qualified accountants across institutions, pointing out that the profession remains critical due to a shortage of skilled practitioners in the country. He further urged students to excel academically and uphold core professional values, including integrity, honesty and self-discipline.

“Starting from the early stages of learning helps shape competent and ethical accountants for the future,” he said, adding that commitment to hard work even without supervision is essential in maintaining the credibility of the profession.

On her part, NBAA Head of Public Relations and Communications, Magreth Kageya, said the visit provided valuable exposure, equipping students with accurate information about the Board’s mandate and the evolving landscape of the accounting profession.

A teacher from Baobab Secondary School, Stephen Mahundi, expressed appreciation to NBAA for the initiative, noting that the training would enhance students’ academic performance and better prepare them for future careers.

The outreach forms part of NBAA’s ongoing efforts to nurture a new generation of competent accounting professionals capable of meeting both domestic and global labour market demands, while contributing to Tanzania’s economic growth.