Auditing Section Online Webinar
Friday, May 12th at 2:00 pm EDT (11:00am PDT)

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Panelists:

• Moderator: Edward Douthett (Associate Professor; Northern Chapter VSCPA Professor of Public Accounting; George Mason University)
• Panelist: Patricia Johnson (Assistant Professor of Accounting; Canisius College)
• Panelist: Sara Kern (Professor of Accounting; Gonzaga University)
• Panelist: Carol Springer Sargent (Professor of Accounting; Middle Georgia State University)

Webinar Description:

• In this auditing section webinar, we introduce participants to the use of experiential learning methods in the auditing course.  The panelists will discuss what experiential learning is, how to use it, and the required and/or resulting interactions between professors and students.  Experiential learning, compared to didactic learning, is concerned with the learning context, which includes the use of authentic professional tasks to make abstract ideas concrete and increase student understanding.  Research has shown that a hands-on, experiential approach to learning increases the student's desire to absorb knowledge.  The panelists will discuss these benefits (and costs) and offer examples of tools and methods to use experiential learning in the classroom. 

CPE Information:

• Field of Study: Auditing
• Credit: 1.2 credit hours
• Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based Program
• Program Level: Overview and Update

Learning Objectives:

• To present fundamental concepts about experiential learning and discuss methods and examples of using experiential learning in an auditing course. 

Advanced Preparation:

• None

Optional Supplemental Materials:

•  Kern, S. & Weber, G. (2016). Implementing a ''Real-World'' Fraud Investigation Class: The Justice for Fraud Victims Project, Issues in Accounting Education Vol. 31, No. 3, pages 255-289.

Fees 

• No Fee for the webinar. For more information regarding refunds, complaints and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (941)-921-7747

Registration:

• To register please click here. 

For more information regarding this webinar, please contact Ed Douthett, edouthet@gmu.edu