Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to discuss major criticisms of traditional undergraduate accounting programmes and to introduce virtual internships as a curriculum innovation that addresses these criticisms.
Design/methodology/approach
– The main aim of the paper is to inspire curriculum innovation in accounting programmes though the introduction and discussion of virtual internships as a contemporary teaching model.
Findings
– The paper provides a detailed outline of the virtual internship model, its advantages and disadvantages, and its development in practice.
Originality/value
– The paper is likely to be most relevant for academics in undergraduate accounting programmes because it provides a practical guide to the development of this curriculum innovation.
Subject
Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous),Education,Life-span and Life-course Studies
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