The State Of Teaching Accounting Information Systems: Is There A Gap?

Abstract

Based upon a literature review and through interviews, discussions, and questionnaires filled out by accounting information systems (AIS) educators, the authors conclude that while total consistency and uniformity may not be desirable in teaching the subject of AIS, there seems to still be a need for more rigor, more consistency in coverage, and perhaps, more cutting-edge training of instructors to be able to prepare the students in this important area. They further conclude that more hands-on exercises and practice seem to be needed in the dissemination of knowledge in this respect. The authors also observe that perhaps more than one course is needed to be able to cover the fundamentals in accounting systems as well as provide numerous experiences with relevant software. Additional interviews and discussions with experts in the accounting systems area on an ongoing basis are very much needed to do justice to this important matter.