Description: The on-going global financial crisis has led to a new found appreciation of the social, economic and political importance of accounting concepts generally and corporate reporting in particular. This comprehensive, authoritative volume offers students, academics, regulators and practitioners an overview of the current scholarship and practice of
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'What appears from reading this excellent book is that the accounting field, through its literature and practice, has well reflected the richness of the discipline by presenting a spectrum of images, foundations, approaches, methodologies, structures, and paradigms. This book is an exhaustive coverage of the multiparadigmatic nature of accounting research.' - Ahmed Riahi-Belkaoui, Emeritus Professor, The University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
'This volume represents an important and valuable resource for accounting researchers, students, and practitioners. It is a must read for anyone interested in the broad spectrum of approaches to accounting scholarship available.' - Greg Clinch, Professor, University of Melbourne, Australia
'A great read and informative encyclopedic journey taking us from the start of accounting thoughts to the problems and theories of the day. Different chapters are authored by different people but the book flows smoothly as if it was written by one author. It covers the institutional and conceptual issues of concern in modern day accounting theory. It is a book for all seasons.' - A. Rashad Abdel-Khalik, Professor, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA