USING ERP SYSTEM TO TEACH ACCOUNTING COURSES

Benjamin Bae; C. Christopher Lee

doi:10.46281/ijafr.v8i1.1352

Benjamin Bae California State University, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0270-2853
C. Christopher Lee Central Connecticut University, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3449-2168

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46281/ijafr.v8i1.1352

Keywords: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAP, Information Systems, Accounting Concept.

Abstract

This paper discusses the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems as a teaching tool in Accounting Courses. Students can understand better the accounting cycle and business transaction processing by doing exercises and projects using the ERP system because it clearly shows the complete transaction cycle from the beginning to the end in a systematic and integrated way. Specifically, practical suggestions and usages in the class setting are illustrated based on the SAP system. This hands-on and active learning approach greatly enhances the learning of Accounting Courses such as financial and managerial accounting courses, finance courses, and information systems courses.

JEL Classification Codes: G2, M1, M4.

Author Biographies

Benjamin Bae, California State University, USA

Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business and Public Administration, California State University, Bakersfield, USA

C. Christopher Lee, Central Connecticut University, USA

Professor, Department of Management and Organization, School of Business, Central Connecticut University, USA

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