The Impact of Information Communication Technology in teaching accounting in South African secondary schools

This study examined the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), in teaching accounting subjects in secondary schools, using iLembe District in South Africa as a study area. The study highlighted that the application of ICT in accounting teaching and practices in schools and organisations all over the world has received wide acceptance, not only from business entities but also from accounting educators. Literature shows that accounting subject remains one of the critical subjects in business education, which is designed to equip learners with certain skills, knowledge, aptitude and values towards solving financial problems and towards satisfaction of real-life needs. The study interrogated the central question of what teachers' factors influence the adoption and integration of ICT, in teaching accounting in secondary schools in the iLembe District. Findings from the literature display that Information and Communication Technology have long been heralded as a crucial element of both professional accountancy and accounting education. The study is qualitative in nature and data were collected through a semi-structured interview. Data were collected from ten accounting teachers through semi-structured telephonic interviews due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Responses to the interview guide were recorded and analysed through thematic analysis to determine the similarities and differences in terms of their responses. Conclusively, the study summarized and offer appropriate recommendations for the adoption and integration of ICT into the teaching of accounting in South Africa.