Teaching and learning accounting in an innovative business simulation: portuguese case study

Accounting education had to evolve in order to acknowledge and take advantage of information technologies. These technologies are important in creating a credible simulation and better support to both students and teachers. We present a qualitative case study of a course of business simulation based on the use of information technologies. Developed by a Portuguese accountancy college, this employment-driven subject relies on two kinds of technologies: educational and entrepreneurial. This learning process improves students’ confidence on addressing the challenging professional world. In order to achieve this goal, the college had to deal with significant financial and human resources.