In Brief How much practical experience an accounting professor needs to be an effective educator has been a longstanding question within the accounting academy. Research…
In Brief As the demands placed on professionals in all fields continue to change rapidly, particular attention has been paid to accounting education programs. There…
What a terrific issue (September 2017)! There were so many thoughtful and relevant articles related to accounting education that it was hard to narrow down…
I read, with some interest, the recent special issue (September 2017) on accounting education, which discussed pedagogical changes needed to create synergy between academics and…
I just finished reading the September 2017 issue. It was a very good overview of what's wrong (and right) with accounting education. The takeaways for…
The demand for accountants with data analytics skills is growing rapidly, providing for exceptional career opportunities. A recent McKinsey Global Institute study asserted that, even…
Accounting's open secret has several names—the skills gap, the education bubble, the talent shortage. Regardless, the challenge has remained the same for half a century.…
Using Accounting Advisory Boards
A Way to Promote Collaboration Between Faculty and Practitioners
In Brief Many accountants believe there is a gap between the classroom and real-world practice. One approach accounting departments have tried to close the gap…
In Brief How much practical experience an accounting professor needs to be an effective educator has been a longstanding question within the accounting academy. Research…
ICYMI | Prescribing an Accounting Curriculum
Shaping a New Vision for Accounting Education
The lack of professional unity in the accounting profession has led to external influence over the shape of accounting education. Unified leadership would better serve…