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PWC Webcasts

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Reviewed:: Jan 26, 2024 by Business

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Overview:

Created by CPA firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) this site provides links to a multitude of webcasts on current issues in the accounting profession. Webcasts are archived by year can also be accessed via this link.

The webcasts cover diverse topics related to accounting and financial management and are intended for current or potential PWC clients. Students may register for upcoming webcasts which are live presentations by PWC staff or can view recordings of archived presentations. All webcasts are free. Webcasts cover a diverse array of advanced accounting topics such as commercial lease regulations, oil and gas industry mergers, tax policy and Chinese trade negotiations. All topics are intended for industry specialists and current or potential clients of PWC but may be of interest to students studying advanced accounting or financial management. Students may download presentation slides and other material such as white papers and industry guides for offline viewing.

Type of Material:

Collection

Recommended Uses:

Individual, Homework

Technical Requirements:

Any internet browser

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Learn about chosen current topics in different accounting aspects.
Make connections among different accounting aspects.
Develop professional knowledge to earn CPE credits.
Network with industry peers.

Target Student Population:

Business, Accounting, Finance, MBA
Graduate

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Tax accounting, Audit, ESG

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Webcast topics are current and cover challenges faced by industry practitioners in a real-world setting
Webcasts can be viewed as live presentations by pre-registering, or as recorded webcasts; each lasting approximately one hour
Viewers have the opportunity to earn CPE credits upon completion of the webinar.
Many different topics are covered in an on-demand format.

Concerns:

Webcast topics are intended for an expert audience who work in the specialized industry, not students
Content does not demonstrate a core concept grounded in the academic accounting curriculum, but is more current challenges facing industry
Content is not supported by appropriate research and may be considered in some cases marketing material by PWC

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

This site contains upcoming live webinars that offer CPE credit and address current accounting issues.
The site also contains podcasts, case studies, and research into current topics that straddle accounting and other business subdisciplines. Podcasts tend to be short, and webinars tend to be longer but are interactive if viewed live.
Webcasts would be easy to integrate into curriculum assignments, or for self-paced research for advanced students in business, accounting, or finance
Webcasts provide additional learning material such as presentation slides, white papers, and industry guides that students can download

Concerns:

No learning objectives or student assessment provided, as this material is not designed for an academic setting
The learning material does not reinforce concepts progressively, or build on prior concepts that would easily tie into the curriculum of an accounting or finance course
The webcasts cannot be used to measure student learning outcomes

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

Webcasts are hosted on the PWC website, easily accessible with any web browser
Students will find the content engaging and be able to hear directly from industry professionals who work in a specialized industry
For live presentations, students would be able to ask questions and respond to online polls during the presentation, making it more interactive
Instructions are very clear and the site is professionally developed, curated, and managed.

Concerns:

Some presentations require Adobe Flash to be enabled, which prevents some videos to load if browser security settings block Flash content
Some archived webcasts listed on the site were no longer available, or the link had expired
Webcasts required students to register with an email, full name, organization name and sometimes a phone number
Instructors should be aware that these webcasts are designed by PWC for marketing and industry outreach, not necessarily educational purposes. Students should decide what information they want to share with PWC

Other Issues and Comments:: This is a commercial website, with advertising, provided by the public accounting firm PWC. Site is not designed or intended for formal academic use, which is fine as long as instructors and students are aware of these limitations.
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