The multimodal experiential meanings of accounting play a vital role in maximizing the learning experiences of accounting students. This paper aims to explore the literacy and numeracy practices of six Saudi postgraduate students enrolled in the Master of Commerce accounting foundation module Accounting Concepts and Methods.

This chapter reports on a case study investigation into the academic practices of international students in a postgraduate Management Accounting module in the Master of Commerce Accounting program in Adelaide, Australia. The intention of the investigation was to identify and analyse the nature of literacy and numeracy practices in a selected subject in business studies. Business studies programs in higher education in Australia have attracted many international students who have contributed to dramatic growth in enrolments.