Putra Salamanis - Bookkeepers is a game of bookkeeping. Most of the board games used in teaching and learning introductory accounting need modification of rules to suit the needs of bookkeeping. This game overcomes the challenge by embedding the five elements of financial statements – namely assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses – as well as applying the accrual basis accounting.
The elements of financial statements and accrual basis are very crucial in any introductory accounting courses as they form the foundation of bookkeeping and thus financial accounting, as well as mimicking real transactions in business. This helps students – as players – to experience actual business transactions while learning and practicing recording the transactions at two levels – accounting equation and journal entries.
The recording of the transactions in the form of accounting equations and journal entries is done via an accounting equation form and a journal entry form that are provided together with the board game.
Preliminary findings evidenced that **almost 60% of the participants have shown an increased understanding** of concepts and were able to improve their scores. The result is more significant with students that have no accounting background. Students' feedback from the session has shown that the game not only enhanced their understanding but also made the learning easier and fun.
International recognition
Read more about our board game in the article published in Accounting Education, a Q1 Scopus-indexed journal.
This video illustrates the PSM Bookkeepers, a serious game of bookkeeping.
The players are given the chance to own businesses and manage the bookkeeping records. They need to record the business transactions as they move along the boards and have fun!
PSM Bookkeepers' How to Play
Cara Bermain PSM Simpankira
Develop your mastery in bookkeeping through
an accounting adventure
01
Build & Manage
Invest, manage finances,
& earn income.
02
Master Double-Entry
Practice recording transactions & applying accounting equations.
03
Win by Accuracy
Balance your books
to succeed!
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