Purpose: This study examines the methodological and method related challenges and opportunities arising from the use of video interviews in qualitative accounting research, focused on collecting contextual data and visual cues, enriching communication quality, and building and maintaining...

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the type of firms that voluntarily adopt the International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRF) and how markets respond to voluntary IIRF adherence. Design/methodology/approach: Analysis of a matched global sample of listed firms that voluntarily adopt the...

Purpose – This paper develops a conceptual framework for extended external reporting (EER) influences (EERI), including Sustainability, Non-Financial, Integrated, and Value Reporting. Using the Environmental Legitimacy, Accountability, and Proactivity (ELAP) framework as the base, we modify...

Purpose This paper aims to develop a conceptual model for examining the development of integrated reporting, relate the articles in this Meditari Accountancy Research special issue on integrated reporting to the model and identify areas for future research. Design/methodology/approach The paper...

The Cape Floristic Region (CFR) and Succulent Karoo are global biodiversity hotspots. The CFR is one of six plant kingdoms worldwide. The CFR and most of the Succulent Karoo lie within South Africa. South Africa has ratified the Biodiversity Convention, and must accordingly safeguard its...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether an association exists between a firm's black economic empowerment (BEE) score and its share returns. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses linear regression that controls for the factors explaining share returns identified...

Purpose – South Africa, like many countries in the rest of the world, is currently facing a shortage of chartered accountants (CAs). The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors influencing the career choice of accounting students in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach – A...