Research Methods in Accounting - Softcover

Smith, Malcolm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761971475 ISBN 13: 9780761971474

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

`Malcolm Smith′s Research Methods in Accounting provides a useful addition to the limited number of books on research methods that are addressed specifically to the area of accounting. For students taking DBA degrees in the area, it is probably an ideal companion′ - The European Accounting Review

Research in accounting is concerned with solving problems, investigating relationships and building a body of knowledge. With this in mind, this book will provide a clear and concise overview of the conduct of applied research studies in accounting.

It provides the principal building blocks of how to implement research in accounting and related fields.

This book provides students with:

- an understanding of contemporary research ideas in accounting, so that readers can identify and define research problems and prepare strategies for their solution;

- an awareness of alternative research methods, to facilitate the selection of the most appropriate method for addressing particular research questions;

- an ability to review existing research and to offer critiques of articles published in refereed journals;

- an appreciation of the ethical constraints on the conduct of accounting research.

This book will be essential for students and academics in the fields of accounting and management.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761971475
• ISBN 13: 9780761971474
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256