The Educational Policy of the New Zealand Society of Accountants: Influences that Determined it, and the Criteria for Future Development

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is firstly to consider the generally accepted criteria that are suitable guidelines for the development of educational policy and curriculum construction, with particular reference to education and training for a profession. Secondly, by an examination of major features of the educational policy of the New Zealand Society of Accountants from its incorporation to the present time, to ascertain the major influences that have shaped that policy.