Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

12-2016

Abstract

This paper describes the first mobile-gaming app for learning accounting, Accounting Challenge (ACE). As at June 30th 2016, ACE was downloaded 21,800 times, spanning 90 countries and has won three international teaching awards. The app was motivated by the aim to empower students to learn accounting in a fun way, outside the classroom. ACE combines mobile learning and game-based learning to generate interest and motivation for the digital-native students and is freely available in iPhone/iPad and Android version. Based on a voluntary students’ survey, majority rated ACE favorably, indicating that they were satisfied with the app. ACE was presented at several international and local events and received positive feedback.

Keywords

app, mobile gaming, mobile learning, accounting education

Discipline

Accounting | Educational Methods | Higher Education

Research Areas

Accounting Information System

Publication

Journal of Education for Business

Volume

91

Issue

8

First Page

434

Last Page

439

ISSN

0883-2323

Identifier

10.1080/08832323.2016.1256264

Publisher

Taylor & Francis (Routledge): SSH Titles

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2016.1256264

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