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Pedagogical Methods Used to Teach Ethics in University Accounting Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Sihaam Shamsoodien and Mariam Bardien
College of Accounting, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Mojalefa Mosala
School of Accountancy, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Rudolf Mbanjwa
Department of Accounting and Auditing,University of Zululand, South Africa
Ilse Lubbe
College of Accounting, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Volume 22: 2025 pp. 5-32: ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the pedagogical methods for teaching
ethics to accounting students, and the associated benefits of these methods, as documented in
scholarly research. A systematic review of published research articles was conducted over a 10-year
period that focused on the researched pedagogical methods used to teach ethics to accounting
students in higher education. The initial search resulted in 205 articles, and after the screening
process, 73 articles were thematically analysed. The literature showed the prominence of case
studies and how other pedagogical methods, such as the use of multimedia, reflective exercises and
role playing, are combined with case studies to enhance the learning benefits. The findings provide
insights into the preferences of students and resources needed to support the development and
teaching of ethics. The findings of this review can support the teaching of ethics in accounting
education to enhance students’ engagement and understanding
Keywords: ethics, pedagogy, ethics education, systematic literature review
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