Formative research in accounting programs: the case of the University of Antioquia

Abstract

The prevailing need to form comprehensive public accountants leads to the constant question about what components should be considered when considering a curricular innovation. Within this discussion, the idea that research is key for this professional to perform adequately in his becoming as part of society has been consolidated; Therefore, the objective of this work was to present the case of the University of Antioquia in the face of formative research processes, as additional evidence of the importance of this issue in public accounting programs throughout the country. It concludes about the relevance of continuing to include formative research from curricular and extracurricular levels, so that future accounting professionals have more and better tools to perform in the organizations where they will apply their knowledge.