The present study conducted a systematic literature review and presented the themes on the approaches adopted by university students in learning accounting courses. The review was carried out based on the review protocol, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, PRISMA 2020 statement. The articles included in the review were selected from two leading databases namely Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) published in the journals in English language from the year 2021 to 2025. Based on the thematic analysis carried out with the assistance of ChatGPT, there were five themes developed namely (1) collaborative and cooperative learning; (2) active learning; (3) blended learning; (4) self-directed or self-regulated learning; and (5) deep vs surface learning. This study makes significant contributions to the body of literature on the accounting education as well as for practical purposes in which lecturers and students could apply for better and effective teaching and learning, hence, improved academic performance.
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