The strategic transformation of accounting into a learned profession

Aldredge, Melissa; Rogers, Courtenay; Smith, James

doi:10.1177/0950422220954319

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“…Comparing our SLR to the analysis of curricula composition, there is a clear gap, which points to the need to review and restructure the accounting study plans-an idea supported by international regulatory bodies such as IAESB and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) [71,72]. Active teaching methodologies should be put into practice, as the example of the pause method applied by Chen et al [73] in two HEIs in China that revealed significant differences (t-tests compared two neutral responses) for five items for both university groups: communication skills (oral communication skills, written communication skills, interpersonal communication skills); beneficial to the learning process; and a more enjoyable learning experience.…”

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Not Practicing What You Preach: How Is Accounting Higher Education Preparing the Future of Accounting

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The accounting profession is undergoing significant changes due to revolutions in technology and markets. It is ever more important for higher education institutions (HEIs) to understand how to prepare professionals and students for the not-so-distant future. A review of the literature was conducted using VOS Viewer, focusing on the accountant’s profile in the context of the fourth industrial revolution and digital transformation. Then, the literature review’s findings were compared with the curricula of all Portuguese HEI accounting courses. The results show that transversal skills will be crucial in maintaining the relevance of the accounting profession, but HEIs seem to focus their curricula almost entirely on technical competencies/hard skills. There are, therefore, substantial divergences between what literature preaches and what education practices, not unlike what is being reported the world over. The origins and solutions to this apparent paradox are explored so as to contribute to good practices in other contexts and as a cautionary tale for other countries’ professional systems.

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“…Universities are likely to be lowly ranked if serious attention is not given to the improvement in quality (Materu, 2007;Pereira et al, 2020). There is, thus, an increasing demand for the assessment and evaluation of undergraduate accounting courses (Aldredge et al, 2021). Administrators of accounting programmes have access to little information/ feedback (because of a lack of research) to aid in raising the standard of accounting education and graduates' performance (Adaboh, 2014;Aldredge et al, 2021;Awayiga et al, 2010;Boateng and Sarpong, 2002;Osei and Dontwi, 2014;Tsevi, 2015).…”

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Quality of the accounting programmes of private universities in Ghana: alumni group perspectives

Bruce-Twum

2023

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Purpose Private universities in Ghana are perceived to offer low-quality education, even though the few studies conducted have produced contradictory findings. In addition to the paucity of research in this area, the debate has not largely reflected the views of alumni. This study aims to present the perspectives of a major stakeholder group in education on the quality of the accounting programme offered by a chartered private university in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A survey questionnaire was sent to 150 alumni from a private university who graduated between 2011 and 2015 to gather data and analysed using descriptive statistical methods and hierarchical factor analysis. Findings In contrast to the perception of low-quality programmes in private universities in Ghana, the alumni group believed that the private institution offered good-quality accounting programmes. The accounting programme was accessed to be fit for its purpose, and it has generally transformed the lives of the alumni group, thus making the programme meet their quality expectations. Practical implications The study’s findings are an important contribution to the debate on the quality of private universities programmes in general and specifically in accounting. Originality/value Although some research has been done on quality assurances and accounting programmes in public universities in Ghana, the authors know very little about the quality in private universities. The study presents the opinions of an alumni group on the controversy over private universities quality of education. This study closes a gap in the literature.

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“…These developments also have some implications for accounting and finance professionals; BCT may change job definitions and responsibilities (Church et al, 2020). Consequently, the content of accounting education should also conform to those new technologies and developments (Aldredge et al, 2020;Henage, 2020;Qasim and Kharbat, 2020).…”

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Blockchain Technology and Its Potential Effects on Accounting: A Systematic Literature Review

Yildirim¹,

Kelten²

2021

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With the growth of the business world, autonomous software programs such as MRP, ERP, and SAP have been used to synchronize different units and departments since the 1960s. There have been great technological developments in the last decades, such as Blockchain, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The attention of the accounting world has also been on those technological developments, especially on Blockchain Technology. Accounting academics and professionals have been trying to understand how blockchain technology can affect accounting and what kind of changes might be brought about by that technology. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to make a systematic literature review in order to foresee the potential effects of blockchain on accounting. Selected keywords were searched for on the Scopus database. The results show that most of the studies in this area focus on technical issues and the development of software applications, and a small number of studies make a connection between blockchain and accounting. Although most of the authors are very optimistic about blockchain technology and claim that this technology may change the double-entry accounting system completely and radically, some have discrete approach and express critical views.

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The strategic transformation of accounting into a learned profession

Cited by 16 publications

References 4 publications

Not Practicing What You Preach: How Is Accounting Higher Education Preparing the Future of Accounting

Not Practicing What You Preach: How Is Accounting Higher Education Preparing the Future of Accounting

Quality of the accounting programmes of private universities in Ghana: alumni group perspectives

Blockchain Technology and Its Potential Effects on Accounting: A Systematic Literature Review

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