Profile of Digital Competence Acquired by Students of the Accounting Sciences Course

Abstract

This study analyzed the profile of digital competence acquired by students of the Accounting Sciences course. Descriptive research of quantitative approach was carried out. Data were collected through an online questionnaire applied to 93 respondents and analyzed through descriptive statistics and factor analysis. The impact of assertions on the following factors was highlighted: "I quickly identify the different virtual environments and logic of use of digital media" that affected the factor "Digital Knowledge" (DK) with a load of 0.865; "I access information from the internet in real time and from anywhere" affected the factor "Information Management" (IM) with a load of 0.865; "As a leader, I encourage my team to use digital resources" affected the factor "Online Leadership" (OL) with a load of 0.816; "I collaborate with others more efficiently when I use digital media" affected the factor "Online Collaborative Learning" (OCL) with a load of 0.878. It is concluded by positive perceptions of the interviewees regarding the knowledge, attitudes and skills towards digital media. The acquisition of basic knowledge in digital technologies demonstrates the university's alignment with technological advances in the course and the opportunity for employability of future professionals.