Exploring Reflections of Lecturers on Ethics in the Accounting Curriculum: A Case Study of Ukzn and Unizulu, South Africa

The accounting profession has changed considerably over the past twenty years or so. This led to new curriculum undergoing many changes such as increased financial fraud coverage, laws relating crime and globalisation security issues. However, there have been scandals in 21st century African American context. Several notable incidents of ethical misconduct Enron, Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG), Satyam (which negatively impact world economy) are examples misuse cover truth. Lack ethics is believed be responsible for most these scandals. study, therefore, aims at understanding reflections on issue teaching accounting. study followed a case approach involved small sample lecturers from UKZN UNIZULU. study's findings suggest that special topical issues should taught each course. For example, auditing course, procedures touched upon, students sensitized about accountants' behaviour.