Sustainability In Accounting Education: A New Approach For The 21st Century
Keywords:
Accounting education, Integrated model, Sustainability principles, Systematic review, Interdisciplinary learningAbstract
The integration of sustainability principles into accounting education is an urgent necessity in the 21st century, demanding that accounting professionals guide sustainable business practices. A systematic review of 35 recent studies confirms an increased integration of sustainability content through dedicated approaches. However, the current methods lack holism in building essential sustainability competencies. This paper proposes a new model with three key pillars: (1) interdisciplinary learning environments, (2) field-based sustainability project activities, and (3) competency-based assessments. This integrated approach aims to produce multidimensional professionals capable of translating sustainability concepts into strategic and responsible business practices. Implications include the revitalization of accounting curricula and interdisciplinary partnerships. Further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the integrated sustainability education model and its impact on the readiness and performance of accounting professionals.
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