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The objective is to analyze the integration of systems and electronic data processing courses in the accounting curriculum in the U.S.

March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Systems and Electronic Data Processing Courses in the Accounting Curriculum.

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JSJoan Gagnon SchroederCalifornia State University, Fresno

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This article evaluates curriculum recommendations for integrating systems and electronic data processing in accounting education, highlighting their importance.

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The objective is to analyze the integration of systems and electronic data processing courses in the accounting curriculum in the U.S.
Review of AICPA recommendations for accounting curriculum
Analysis of past committee suggestions regarding technology education
Assessment of course availability in accounting programs
AICPA recommends four semester hours in computer and information systems for accounting degrees
Only 28 schools required an electronic data processing course; a second course was elective
Rapid advancements in technology necessitate a stronger focus on systems in accounting education

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Joan Gagnon Schroeder (1972) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba44654e9516ffd37a60c9 https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4482938

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This article evaluates curriculum recommendations for integrating systems and electronic data processing in accounting education, highlighting their importance.

Systems and Electronic Data Processing Courses in the Accounting Curriculum.

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Systems and Electronic Data Processing Courses in the Accounting Curriculum.

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