Presenting Lengthy Problem-Solving Techniques With PowerPoint

Abstract

This article illustrates the use of PowerPoint presentations in teaching problem-solving techniques where more than a simple “uncovering” of a line-by-line solution is desirable. A major hurdle in using PowerPoint to present solutions to accounting problems is getting copious amounts of material on the screen while keeping the font size large enough to be seen by students in the back of the room. Several techniques for overcoming this hurdle are discussed and illustrated. Two exercises involving the statement of cash flows have been chosen as examples. Lastly, the URL of the author’s website is provided so that interested readers may download approximately 100 PowerPoint slides if they wish to incorporate or modify these presentations for use in their own classroom.