The objective of this work is to know the skills and abilities acquired by public accounting professionals in their academic training process. To this end, a research was carried out with a quantitative approach, with a descriptive field design; The sample corresponds to 149 accounting professionals. The main result obtained is the following: in general, on average of every 10 professionals, 8 consider having acquired the skills and abilities necessary to carry out their professional activities, this under an ethical and social responsibility approach. Therefore, it was concluded that the education provided to these professionals is relevant
