This study explores faculty members' perceptions of the value of advisory boards in
accounting education curriculum development. Thus, the study explores the role of advisory …

Many accounting professionals believe that there exists a gap between employer
expectations and classroom learning, and that establishing a successful accounting …

This chapter presents findings from a recently conducted process for obtaining Accounting
Advisory Board (AAB) input related to Master of Accountancy curriculum of one university …

This paper discusses current and best practices of accounting department advisory boards.
The findings are based on a nationwide survey of chairs of accounting departments. The …

Since at least the 1980s, the accounting profession has discussed and written about the gap
between academics and the practice of accounting. More recently, accounting academics …

Many accountants believe there is a gap between the classroom and real-world practice.
One approach accounting departments have tried to close the gap is the implementation of …

Various units within higher education rely on an advisory council to help guide policy,
practice, and strategy. These boards usually consist of external business contacts or subject …

External advisory boards have become indispensable to academic units in higher
education, particularly to business and professional schools. Such boards can provide …

The purpose of this study is twofold. The first purpose is to inform faculty who are thinking of
becoming a department head about the challenges they face if they choose to pursue a …

The author surveyed over 1,600 business faculty from 395 AACSB-accredited schools to
ascertain their opinions about business advisory boards. The findings reveal that vast …