Özet:

The aim of this study is to reveal the level of accounting training provided at universities that meets the expectations of companies operating in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku. In a period of increasing competition, accounting information is expected to be appropriate for the decision-making of strategic decisions in the business management. One of the important places in the training of accounting professionals that provide the information to users is universities. The ability of to meet accounting expectations depends on the fact that accounting education at universities has the qualities that can meet business expectations. In the study, 405 companies operating in Baku were surveyed and the data obtained were analyzed with the SPSS 23 package program. The analysis found that the accounting training provided at universities in all areas of accounting did not fully meet the business expectations. Recommendations are presented so that universities can fully meet their business expectations.