Accounting Theory: Research, regulation and accounting practice

Michael  Gaffikin, University of Wollongong
Title Accounting Theory: Research, regulation and accounting practice
Edition 1st
ISBN 9781741030709
ISBN 10 1741030706
Published 28/03/2008
Published by Pearson Australia
Pages 279
Format Paperback
In stock
 
Total Price $93.95 Add to Cart
Description
For upper level undergraduate or post-graduate students studying Accounting Theory.
 
This new Australian text addresses a broad range of accounting theory and research while linking this to current accounting practice and the impact this has on businesses. The text goes beyond an analysis of theory, thought and ideas to include a more holistic view of other influences to the accounting profession including historical and cultural impacts and the regulation of the discipline. These influences are then related back to real, everyday problems faced by accountants.  Written by one author instead of a team, this book has a consistent theoretical approach. 
Table of contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Acronyms

Part I THE NEED FOR THEORY IN ACCOUNTING
1. Understanding Theory

Part II DEVELOPING THE BOUNDARIES OF ACCOUNTING THEORY
2. Towards a Science of Accounting
3. Accounting Research and Theory

Part III REGULATION AND THEORY
4. Regulation as Accounting Theory
5. Regulation: Standardising Accounting Practice
6. Accounting in the Global Environment

Part IV EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THEORY
7. The Critique of Accounting Theory
8. The Ethical Dimension
9. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Accounting

Part V THEORY AND THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTING
10. A Theory for Accounting

Glossary
Index
Features & benefits
  • Each chapter begins with an introductory paragraph that contextualises the chapter’s content.
  • A list of Acronyms is provided at the beginning of the text for student reference. A Glossary is provided at the end of the book, where key terms are clarified.
  • Each chapter includes References and Further Reading which provides students with an opportunity for additional reading while developing their understanding.
  • For lecturers there will be a range of Discussion Questions available designed to help develop your students analytical skills while challenging their understanding of the issues addressed in the text.
Author biography
Michael Gaffikin is currently Emeritus Professor of Accounting and Finance at the University of Wollongong . He previously was the Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance and later Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Commerce both at the University of Wollongong. Michael's primary teaching interests have been accounting theory, history of accounting thought and research methods. Prior to joining academe he worked as a financial accountant in industry.
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