In spite of our increasing knowledge about the existing patterns in accounting research, we still have much to learn about the cross-national dynamics of research ideas. This paper addresses the ebb and flow of research fashions in management accounting among national groups of accounting...

Net present value is a very common criterion in capital budgeting processes. Usually, uncertainty is treated by means of probability theory and net cash flows are included in the model as random variables. Nevertheless, the lack of accuracy in estimation of future net cash flows does not always...

In this study we examine (1) how a manager’s risk behavior is influenced by developing success (or failure) as an impending settling up deadline to report performance approaches, (2) how willingness to provide transparent accountability is negatively affected by perceived risk and eroding...

Drawing on extensive evidence gathered from all accounting history papers published in major research journals during the 1990s, it is argued that extant patterns of dissemination of accounting history research in international contexts are less than efficient, which in turn results in a glaring...

Organizational learning is a key concept for firms involved in turbulent environments. The learning process is based upon the idea that improvements, once learnt, are remembered. Nevertheless, organizations can forget the achievements of the learning process. The aim of this paper is to explore...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze and critique the growing literature on record-keeping practices in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt with a particular focus on processes of ancient accountability, and provide a research agenda for future work. Design/methodology/approach –...