It’s difficult to stay up to date with the latest research in accounting education, so if we come across little gems in the journals we’ll share them here.
We are delighted that Accounting Cafe won the Innovation in Accountancy Award at the PQ Magazine Awards 2026 at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London. Of course it feels good to win and be recognised, but what matters more is that this award represents a kind of innovation that is easily…Read more
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Accounting Clubs in Schools is a ten-week programme for young people. Run by trained teachers and volunteers, it delivers financial capability through accounting. Students learn how financial information works — what we call “accounting literacy”. This foundation helps them understand practical topics like payslips, student loans, credit cards, mortgages, and…Read more
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Yes, you read that right. Accounting Cafe Cafe is an online meeting for accounting educators to chat about what’s working well and what’s energising or inspiring them. We also share our challenges and fears — the things keeping us awake at night. Sometimes, we simply pass the time of day…Read more
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This workshop raised challenging questions about our role as accounting educators—are we ready? In the heart of Canary Wharf, among the towering symbols of financial power, accounting educators gathered to consider how best to attract and develop the next generation of accountants. A broad range of conversations and presentations revealed…Read more
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For those who teach, advise or employ accountants, IFAC’s global study on the “Attractiveness of the Accountancy Profession” offers an opportunity to shape this important conversation. Very few children dream of becoming an accountant, but worryingly fewer than ever are becoming accountants. The stakes are higher than you think This…Read more
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Middlesex University and Accounting Cafe hosted an event bringing together educators and industry representatives to explore the evolving landscape of accounting and finance education. In an era of rapid technological change, what skills will tomorrow’s finance professionals need? How can educators prepare students for careers that may look dramatically different…Read more
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Accounting Cafe has partnered with Wealthvox to offer free access to “Let’s Talk Finance” – an 8-hour online course built on the delightful Colour Accounting Learning Method. …Read more
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Stuart Pedley-Smith shares insights and thoughts about teaching accounting using AI and how large language models are reshaping the way we teach finance professionals. It includes explanations and demonstrations. Resources OpenAI Academy OpenAI operates ChatGPT. Its academy provides bite-sized tutorials, in-person workshops and (shortly) learning communities built around students and…Read more
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Accounting education stands at a crossroads. This Accounting Streams workshop addressed the pressing question: How can we reimagine accounting education to meet future demands? …Read more
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In a year where the accounting profession has often made headlines for the wrong reasons, the 2018 “Making Accounting Great Again” seminar served as a critical forum for addressing these challenges. Held at the University of Southampton, this event provided a platform for insightful reflection and future-oriented discussions led by…Read more
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In a world where practical insights into professional pathways are invaluable, the Butler Rose Careers Evening at the University of Southampton offered a lighthouse of knowledge for those navigating the seas of accounting careers. This special event, brought to life through the collaboration of Butler Rose and several accounting professionals,…Read more
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Aiming to bridge the gap between academic studies and professional life, the BDO Career Insights Evening served as a beacon for students aspiring to excel in the realms of audit and taxation. This event, hosted at the University of Southampton, offered a unique platform for students from diverse academic backgrounds…Read more
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On Thursday, 23 May 2024, Sir Andrew Likierman talked about how a better understanding of what makes good judgement helps students learn about it. Professor Sir Andrew Likierman has developed a framework to help professionals make better judgements and helped the FRC with their own 2022 Professional Judgement Guidance. In this…Read more
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Sondos Bannouri explains how blending creativity with education has sparked a small revolution in teaching accounting concepts at Tunis Business School. Teaching innovations with creativity At Tunis Business School (TBS), I’ve implemented creative techniques to enhance student learning experiences and encourage active participation. Recognising the impact that visual aids have…Read more
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The ICAEW Southern Intra University Competition, sponsored by Mazars in collaboration with ICAEW, offers students from the University of Southampton, University of Portsmouth, and Bournemouth University an opportunity to challenge their business acumen. Highlighting the path for future accountants, the ICAEW Southern Intra University Competition stands as a beacon of…Read more
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Webinar: Tuesday 30 April, 2024 12 noon (London). Explore the importance of collaborations between education providers, students, and external organisations. Join ICAEW and Accounting Cafe to discuss the art of creating meaningful collaborations between education providers, students, and external organisations in a triple-win relationship. Discover innovative ways to bring real-life…Read more
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Accounting Cafe needs help supporting its community. We seek an editor to oversee publishing articles, assist with event hosting, and help curate speaker programmes. Five good reasons to contribute to accounting education This is a voluntary position, but there are many non-financial benefits. What’s Accounting Cafe looking for? We are…Read more
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Driven by a passion for enhancing educational tools and fostering global collaboration among accounting instructors, Prof. Sherif Elbarrad is creating a teaching platform for accounting instructors to provide affordable, high-quality tools that enrich learning experiences. Microsoft Excel and its equivalents are vital components of many post-secondary programs. However, grading spreadsheets…Read more
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In a thought-provoking webinar, Professor Garry Carnegie issues a wake-up call for accounting to re-examine its core purpose. He claims that accounting is stuck in an outdated, narrow “technical mindset” that risks making it irrelevant, or even harmful, in tackling the crises facing people and the planet. The accountability of…Read more
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Accounting Streams is a new project seeking help from a broad range of contributors to create a reimagined accounting curriculum. The Accounting Streams project seeks to reimagine accounting education for contemporary society by embracing the purpose of accounting and its economic, social, moral, and technical underpinnings. It embraces questions of…Read more
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Hannah Macdonald, ACA, founder of Accountancy Hub. Hannah Macdonald is a chartered accountant. She created Accountancy Hub during lockdown in December 2020 to bring together in one place support for accountancy trainees. Accountancy Hub really puts the trainee first and is a community offering support focused on wellbeing, careers and…Read more
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Who says accountants aren’t creative? We’ve got fascinating presentations lined up for the Accounting Cafe Pop-up Symposium. Our speakers come from Liverpool, Bristol, Birmingham, Winchester, Exeter and London with a wide variety of initiatives and innovations. We meet at Hawkwell House, just outside Oxford, this Friday, 21 April 2023. It…Read more
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