The aim of this paper is to present some considerations about the (market) reality and the accounting. The considerations are some kind of a discussion, how accounting systems are linked by the feedback mechanism with managers. Various aspects of modern markets are presented. In particular, the...

Based on three case studies, a new Lean financial model is developed. This new model improves the organization by increasing Lean goal congruent behavior. The new financial (costing) model uses the waste categories known from Lean in order to create decision information for Lean decisions such...

The paper summarises the development of the economic theory of the firm, with particular reference to the work of Knight, Coase and Williamson, and examines its potential relevance to questions of measurement in financial reporting. Based on differences between firms' business models, and...

Accounting information is used for both internal and external purposes. The internal information is mainly directed at the control of business processes; the external on reporting financial results and the financial position of the organization. While existing frameworks for controlling and...

The purpose of this paper is the discussion of non-financial performance measures that can be adopted in the management accounting function of business organisations. The study is important because it shows how organisational focus on non-financial measures can substantially enhance...

For some privately-held firms, the costs of providing high-quality accrual-based financial statements may outweigh the benefits of accommodating the demands of their stakeholders who may rely more on cash flows or have direct access to management. For other private firms, greater stakeholder...

Strategic management accounting provides financial information and analysis regarding product markets, competitors' costs, cost structures, and monitoring of firm strategy and competitor strategy (Bromwich, 1990). It assists the management team with better strategic decisions and organizational...

This study explores whether the financial reporting quality of small firms differs between firms that outsource accounting tasks and firms that perform these tasks internally. Using accruals quality as a measure for the financial reporting quality and a sample of small Finnish limited liability...

Objective: The objective of the article is to gain insight into the role of management accounting systems (MAS) in small businesses in Vietnam. Research Design & Methods: Data collected from 159 small businesses located in Vietnam are used to test the proposed model. The SEM PLS analysis was...