Relevant accounting bodies have questioned the way accounting education should be redirected. They concluded that communication, group working and problem-solving skills appear to be at least as important as 'technical' knowledge. The use of case studies is highly recommended for the development...

Over the last decade there has been a growing interest in the professional development of accounting academics and the effectiveness of their teaching. There is recognition that this development impacts on the primary roles of accounting educators: teaching, research and administration. This...

This paper reviews the use of the case method as a teaching and learning vehicle. It centres on a module that aims to develop learning by the use of the case method. It examines the rationale for the development of the module and the subsequent decision to use the case method. Also identified in...