Doing Business In..: A Class Exercise For International Accounting

Abstract

International accounting is taught in the curriculum of about one-third of the largest institutions in the US.  Within the context of this course, many instructors will attempt to cover a diverse array of business topics while integrating financial reporting standards worldwide.   This breadth of topics is frequently challenging in obtaining a cohesive set of knowledge for the enrolled students.  The use of a research paper documenting the business practices within a particular country and the subsequent presentation to either the international accounting class or preferably a larger audience can serve as a tool for organizing students’ understanding of the breadth of the material and having individual students present a deeper depth of understanding within the selected country.