The objective of this study is to ascertain the perception of accounting students on their learning experience as it shapes there future professional and work life. The study was an exploratory one and used one item open ended questionnaire to elicit information from the participants. Qualitative research methodology was employed in order to gain a closer insight on their learning experience of the students at the university. The data captured were subjected to attentive examination to identify consistent themes. We also highlight highly unusual or extra-ordinary data. We found deficient accounting curricula in terms of what is being taught and how it is being taught. We also found a disconnect between accounting teaching and on the job practical exposure. Accounting faculty was not at the vanguard of role modeling for the students. The problem of aging faculty was also highlighted. The study recommends, among others, a complete overhaul of University accounting curricula with particular emphasis on the internationalization of curricula. Teaching methodology should immediately come to terms with modern trends in the field even as supervision of faculty is given attention to prevent ill- motivated lecturers from exploiting their students. Our findings have policy and practical implications for NUC and the management of universities respectively.