Inventory of computer software designed for use in the accounting curriculum: Student materials and test banks

Abstract This article reports the results of a survey of accounting textbook publishers identifying software designed for use in the accounting curriculum. Software products are classified into two groups: CAI (computer-assisted instructional) materials and test banks. The survey indicates that most CAI materials are designed for the introductory accounting course and operate on microcomputers. Practice sets are available in greater supply than computerized problems, programmed learning materials, and games. Microcomputer-based products can be used by instructors or students with little or no computer expertise and are designed for ease of implementation. Test banks are available for both mainframe and microcomputers. The tables to this article provide detailed information concerning each of the software products identified in the survey.