A Supplementary Evening Program for Students in the Introductory Financial Accounting Course

Abstract

This chapter describes an evening program of study to supplement the introductory accounting course. It uses cases, skits, and interactions with professionals to reinforce the meaning of the conceptual framework of accounting, expose students to ethical issues and conflicts, and demonstrate the lucrative career opportunities available in accounting, which we believe will ultimately help attract the “best and brightest” students to the accounting major and profession. We provide a detailed discussion to facilitate the adoption of the program by introductory accounting instructors at other institutions. Feedback received from all parties, including students, faculty, and accounting professionals, suggests that this curriculum innovation has exceeded the expectations of these stakeholders.

Citation

Thibodeau, J.C., Levy, E. and Osterheld, K.K. (2012), "A Supplementary Evening Program for Students in the Introductory Financial Accounting Course", Feldmann, D. and Rupert, T.J. (Ed.) Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations (Advances in Accounting Education, Vol. 13), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 23-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1085-4622(2012)0000013006