Research Methods in Accounting - Softcover

Smith, Malcolm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 152640107X ISBN 13: 9781526401076

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

Designed specifically for accounting students and researchers, Research Methods in Accounting is a unique text used by over 10,000 students that provides a thorough understanding of the research process. Using practical and real life examples from industry, it outlines the relevant methods that can be applied and offers a dedicated chapter on publishing your research.

New to this edition:

• New examples and updated content on the use of archival methods and accounting processes
• A new section on mixed methods research
• Expanded coverage of structural equation modelling and partial least-squares analysis
• Further discussion on the topic of theoretical foundations when choosing between research methods

Suitable for students at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as accounting research practitioners.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Malcolm Smith

Malcolm has held professorial positions in accounting at universities in both UK  and Australia. He was Foundation Professor of Accounting at the University of South Australia.

Malcolm’s research output includes 16 books, 13 book chapters and over 180 journal articles, but he is best known for his publications in two areas:

·         Financial communication: concerned with the analysis and interpretation of corporate narratives, and

·         Strategic management accounting: concerned with the diffusion of accounting innovations.

Malcolm has received numerous awards for teaching and supervision, and has supervised over 20 doctoral candidates to completion.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 152640107X
• ISBN 13: 9781526401076
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 296