This is a series of twenty-five many cases related to accounting topics. Most of the cases are one page in length and easy to read. The cases can be used to stimulate classroom discussions and develop greater understanding in accounting topics.
Type of Material:
Collection of case studies
Recommended Uses:
Educational resource to be incorporated into classroom use in the form of in-class presentation/open discussion and homework assignments in the area of Forensic Accounting, Fraud Examination, Auditing and Business Ethics.
Technical Requirements:
Internet Browser, Media Video Player
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The student will learn topics related to multiple accounting principles.
The student will gain greater knowledge of accounting topics through the use of practical scenarios.
The student will gain knowledge of accounting concepts through the use of case study assignments.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
No prerequisite is needed. Most cases can be used in Accounting Concepts classes.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Author provides audience with very interesting and relevant mini-case studies that allows the teaching/learning of accounting, auditing and ethical concepts.
Most of the cases provided relevant and timely information.
The cases are very adaptable for homework, in-class or team assignment.
The cases are short and easily readable.
Concerns:
I do have an exception with the, “Don’t Play Games!” case. Not everyone would know this, but since I have worked in the industry, Medicare does not pay at charges invoked by a nursing home. Rather, Medicare pays for patients receiving therapy and pays according to designated RUG rates.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
These cases are very adaptable to many different types of assignments.
Since the cases are short, they could easily be added as an in-class assignment after a topic is introduced in the class.
The cases could also be used as a measure of extra credit for class.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The cases do provide very clear instructions.
Since the cases are short and very on topic, they are very engaging.
Concerns:
None
Creative Commons:
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