L’élaboration des normes comptables ou l’art de persuader : la rhétorique du normalisateur à travers la littérature

This article offers a survey related to rhetoric and persuasion in accounting standard-setting. In the first place, the rhetorical dimension of accounting standard-setting is discussed by showing how persuasion is inherent in the process. Secondly, the devices used by the standard-setter in order to persuade and get acceptance are listed, distinguishing between devices meant to get a standard accepted and others aimed at promoting a positive picture of the standard-setter. Finally, these devices are analyzed in the light of several theoretical frameworks that give insight on their operating mode and their emergence.