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Students need to understand that accounting is political
You may think that accountants have no business meddling in economics and politics because their job is to report objectively on the performance and condition of corporations. Faithful representation, after all, requires neutrality. Corporations, however, are social inventions… Continue reading Students need to understand that accounting is political
Accounting is not just bean counting
This is a brief introduction to the nature of money and its relationship with accounting. It’s not comprehensive, but it’s a fun way to introduce accounting to a new audience: ice-breakers, introductory sessions, or school talks. It makes… Continue reading Accounting is not just bean counting
New to teaching accounting?
This course is for you if you’re new to teaching accounting in higher education, or are perhaps considering a career move to accounting education. It’s designed to provide friendly support and to help you take the next steps… Continue reading New to teaching accounting?
More tips on teaching measurement
Accounting students are understandably keen to put numbers next to everything. But often our students don’t understand why and how numbers are attached to words in financial statements. IFRS uses the term ‘measurement’ (rather than ‘valuation’) to describe… Continue reading More tips on teaching measurement
From unrequited love to sleeping with the enemy
This Accounting Cafe online seminar on 25 March 2022 explored the future relationship between universities and the professional accounting bodies. Our guests argued that to protect the future of accounting education a new social partnership is necessary between… Continue reading From unrequited love to sleeping with the enemy
Measurement
Accounting students are understandably keen to put numbers next to everything. But often our students don’t understand why and how numbers are attached to words in financial statements. IFRS uses the term ‘measurement’ (rather than ‘valuation’) to describe… Continue reading Measurement
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