Open AccessThe balanced scorecard as a potential instrument for supporting planning and improvement in accounting education: Comparative survey findings
Author(s) -
Christo Cronjé,
F.S.N. Vermaak
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
suid-afrikaanse tydskrif vir ekonomiese en bestuurswetenskappe/south african journal of economic and management sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2222-3436
pISSN - 1015-8812
DOI - 10.4102/sajems.v7i3.1359
Subject(s) - balanced scorecard , accounting , management accounting , performance measurement , strategy map , business , process management , survey instrument , marketing
This paper is firstly a comparison of the components of a potential balanced scorecard for accounting departments of universities in South Africa and Australia. Secondly, the various suggested measurement criteria of the balanced scorecard components are also compared. The findings of the research paper indicate no significant differences. The conclusion is that the balanced scorecard constitutes a potential instrument for supporting the planning and improvement of the accounting education environment