University/Organization
School of Business
Flager College
St. Augustine, Florida
School of Business
Flager College
St. Augustine, Florida
Title
Using Experiential Learning and Student Perspectives to Teach Accounting
Synopsis
For many students in Business School, the most difficult courses are the foundational accounting courses i.e., Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. This paper intends to explain how the use of experiential learning along with bringing in student experiences and perspectives will help bring about more success in the classroom related to teaching and learning accounting principles. The authors explore the benefits of using experience to guide the learning.