Analysis of Studies on Distance Accounting Education by Bibliometric Network Mapping Method

This study aims to examine the trends and developments in scientific publications related to distance accounting education. Articles published between 1994 and 2022 in the Web of Science database were comprehensively analyzed using bibliometric network mapping. The analysis included yearly publication counts, distribution of research areas, the most influential authors, journals, institutions, countries, frequently used keywords, and co-authorship relations. The results reveal a significant increase in both publications and citations in the field over the last three years. Most studies focus on the impact of innovative techniques used in distance accounting education on students’ academic success and self-efficacy. Additionally, “online learning” was identified as the most commonly used keyword. The journal with the highest number of publications is Accounting Education, while the United States ranks first in publication output. Australia stands out in co-authorship networks, and Monash University along with RMIT University are recognized as the leading institutions in collaborative research within this field.