2. Prior literature and background
2.1. Prior literature
The accounting education context is changing rapidly and requires a constant rethinking
of how best to present technical information and encourage student learning (Albrecht
& Sack, 2000). As students become more technologically aware and adept, demands on
academic teaching staff to utilise available technologies in the development and delivery
of subject content have increased (Paisey & Paisey, 2005). The capacity to respond to these
pressures will play a critical role in determining the relative success of higher education
institutions in preparing their students for productive participation in the workforce of
the future (AECC, 1990; Albrecht & Sack, 2000; Frederickson & Pratt, 1995; Novin &
Pearson, 1989).