The Use of Instructional Videos to Help The UNIMY Students Learn Accounting

Abstract

Accounting is a universal language of business activities and in responding to global challenges, the use of e-learning media is one of the more interesting learning accounting. Inappropriate learning media is often the main factor for students having difficulty understanding accounting material and the ultimate goal of learning accounting is not being achieved. the researchers are interested in conducting a case study regarding the easy way to learn accounting using learning media. Researchers conducted a case study of delivering accounting materials along with their cases and solutions to students at the University of Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering (UNIMY). Accounting training for UNIMY students consists of three main stages. First, the instructor gave an explanation of financial statements and basic accounting concepts. Second, students watch a business simulation video. Third, students with instructor guidance prepare basic financial statements based on cases presented via video. This training lasted for approximately three hours using interactive lectures and discussion methods. Overall, the students (22 students) improve their understanding of preparing and presenting financial statements after obtaining three steps of training. With an understanding of accounting, students get many advantages including a knowledge base that can be applied in everyday life to manage personal finances well.