ABSTRACT:

Consistent with educational theory, research studies in accounting education substantiate claims of the
benefits associated with active learning. This paper describes how I integrate research into an
undergraduate accounting course using a pedagogical approach which fosters active learning.
Throughout the course, students read and discuss excerpts from accounting journal articles related to
class topics. These readings are intended to enhance students' understanding of the topics and develop
their awareness of how accounting research and accounting practice are related. After becoming
familiar with research articles and the research process, students are then challenged to complete a
research study following the scientific method, in which they investigate research questions
corresponding to the course content and test hypotheses using archival data. Results from a survey
created to assess this research experience reveal that 94 percent of respondents indicated this project
substantially improved their level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to accounting. I supply
instructional tools for faculty interested in implementing a similar program.