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Toward a satisfactory sustainable education for international students: a qualitative framework for international accounting students

Arash Arianpoor (Department of Accounting, Imam Reza International University, Mashhad, Iran)
Saba Sabah Dheyab Al-Ani (Department of Accounting, Imam Reza International University, Mashhad, Iran)
Hameed Mohsin Khayoon (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran)

Quality Assurance in Education

ISSN: 0968-4883

Article publication date: 29 July 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to provide a qualitative framework for satisfactory sustainable education for international accounting students using a meta-synthetic approach.

Design/methodology/approach

To determine the components and indicators of satisfactory sustainable education for international accounting students, a meta-synthesis allows for the attainment of the objectives of study. In the first phase of study, international related literature was reviewed (n = 2,176). After several screenings for measuring the quality of the related literature including Critical Appraisals Skills Program (CASP), the total number of selected papers was 48, and 2,128 were excluded.

Findings

The present research proposed a comprehensive conceptual model for sustainable education and international accounting students’ satisfaction, with seven components and 63 indicators. To assess the credibility of phases, the indicators were presented to five experts independently. The reliability of the proposed conceptual model was tested using Cohen’s Kappa coefficient and analyzed in SPSS. Kappa’s coefficient showed that the agreement level was high and the reliability was high too.

Originality/value

Sustainable education and student satisfaction are crucial for maintaining a competitive international education market. There are ongoing debates about accounting education, particularly accreditation challenges and the need for clear regulations on academic interaction with practice. Accounting education has also been criticized for being outdated, promoting surface-level learning and neglecting the development of broader skills in university graduates. Therefore, it is important to understand sustainable education for international accounting students. The present study aims to identify the aspects of accounting educational services that international accounting students perceive important for increasing satisfaction. This research provides empirical evidence and suggests potential avenues for future research in other countries.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank the Editor, Associate Editor and the anonymous reviewers for their insightful, constructive and valuable comments.

Funding: This research received no external funding.

Citation

Arianpoor, A., Dheyab Al-Ani, S.S. and Khayoon, H.M. (2024), "Toward a satisfactory sustainable education for international students: a qualitative framework for international accounting students", Quality Assurance in Education, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAE-02-2024-0025

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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