Accounting's role in promoting social change: a guest editorial
Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change
ISSN: 1832-5912
Article publication date: 14 September 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to present a snapshot review of the papers accepted for publication in this special issue of the 2010 Global Accounting and Organizational Change (GAOC) conference which was held in July, 2010 at Babson College, USA.
Design/methodology/approach
A critical review approach was adopted to identify the lessons learned.
Findings
The review reveals a variety of themes that emerged from the papers under review where authors attempted to describe and explain “best practices” in financial and managerial accounting within a variety of organizations across the world.
Originality/value
This review will stimulate interest in and contribute to the body of knowledge of accounting and organizational change for the betterment of society.
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Citation
Bell, J. and Hoque, Z. (2012), "Accounting's role in promoting social change: a guest editorial", Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, Vol. 8 No. 3, pp. 249-256. https://doi.org/10.1108/18325911211258290
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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