This study provides empirical evidence of the effect of a simulated work integrated learning (WIL) program on students’ self‐efficacy within an accounting context. An Accounting WIL Program was designed as a two‐staged module using information seminars, networking sessions and in‐depth...

This article investigates to what extent accountants are taught about self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) in their Australian undergraduate accounting degrees and subsequent professional education programs. The paper reports a survey of 138 academics teaching into Australian undergraduate...

To what extent do small businesses need to know about businesses taxes, accounting software and financial statements? Recent Australian research demonstrates that small business owners with a higher understanding of tax and accounting software are more likely to achieve a higher level of...

The study tests the impact of an undergraduate business degree with significant Work Integrated Learning (WIL) components on student satisfaction, self-efficacy, and generic skills development compared to students undertaking a traditional business degree. The article adopts a longitudinal...

Higher education is integral to the professionalisation of financial planning in Australia. However, the traditional separation between ‘content' and ‘practice' in tertiary curriculum does not necessarily equip students with the skills required to apply the content in a professional context....