Jurnal of Islamic Economic Studies
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): September 2026

Integrating Islamic Guidance and Counselling into Accounting Education: A Holistic Ethical Development Model

Apanpa Taibat Olaide (Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Nigeria)
Bamidele Vincent Olawale (Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Nigeria)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2026

Abstract

Accounting education has traditionally emphasized technical competence, regulatory knowledge, and professional standards, while ethical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions have received comparatively limited attention. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework integrating Islamic guidance and counseling into accounting education to strengthen students’ ethical development and professional formation. A qualitative approach was employed through a conceptual literature review synthesizing studies on Islamic guidance and counseling, accounting ethics, moral development, and Islamic human capital. The theoretical foundation draws on Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development and Islamic Human Capital Theory. The study develops the Holistic Ethical Development Model (HEDM), comprising three pillars: Ethics Integration in the Curriculum, Mentoring and Reflective Practice, and Personalized Counseling Support. These pillars integrate the values of ‘adl (justice), amanah (trustworthiness), and ihsān (excellence) into learning, character formation, ethical reflection, and counseling. HEDM provides a framework connecting technical competence with moral reasoning, ethical responsibility, spiritual awareness, and professional resilience in accounting education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

hamfara

Publisher

Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

This journal contains writings of research results or theoretical studies related to economics, finance and Islamic banking. This journal focuses on the publication of research results in the field of Islamic Economic and ...