Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to re‐examine accountability in a concrete historical context from the perspective of pragmatism and feminist theory. Design/methodology/approach – An archival case study of Hull House. Findings – Both pragmatism and feminist theory of Benhabib...

Considers what role history plays in the US accounting standard‐setting process and how this role may be constrained by an emphasis on objectivity and an adherence to a positivistic view of bureaucratic decision making. Explores the role history could play in the development and review of...