Description

The study is an investigation of service-learning
pedagogy to infuse passion into accounting education
and develop the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (AICPA) Core Competencies. A
sample of twenty-eight students in an accounting
class conducted research on the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) Program. They conducted site
research; designed and created a website; developed
and distributed advertising and training materials;
developed and implemented financial literacy training
classes for the socioeconomically marginalized
people in our community; and developed and
implemented recruitment sessions for VITA volunteers.
Extensive qualitative data was collected from student
journals, meeting minutes, Blackboard discussions,
focus group interviews, and structured open-ended
questionnaires; researcher field notes and journals;
and community member feedback. Rich and in-depth
evidence of student development of passion and AICPA
Core Competencies is provided by this
multidimensional and multidisciplinary
service-learning experience enhanced by holistic
approaches (cognitive, affective, spiritual, multiple
intelligences, and inclusive education).