Vermaak, Frans N.S.Cronje, C.J. (Christo Johannes)2007-06-202007-06-202001Vermaak, FNS & Cronjé, CJ 2001, 'The balanced scorecard as a potential instrument for supporting the planning and improvement of accounting education in South Africa', Meditari : Research Journal of the School of Accounting Sciences, vol. 9, pp. 301-312. [http://www.meditari.org.za]1022-2529http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2774This paper illustrates the potential of the balanced scorecard as an instrument for accounting educators to guide, stimulate and sustain efforts in respect of planning and improvement in the accounting education environment. The results of the reported survey among the heads of eleven accounting departments at South African universities support the potential applicability of the balanced scorecard in this regard.126415 bytesapplication/pdfenSchool of Accounting Sciences, UPBalanced scorecardAccounting educationAccounting -- Study and teaching -- South AfricaArticle