Research Methods in Accounting

by Malcolm Smith

Designed specifically for accounting students and researchers,  Research Methods in Accounting  is a unique text used by over 10,000 students that provides a thorough understanding of the research process. Using practical and real life examples from industry, it outlines the relevant methods that can be applied and offers a dedicated chapter on publishing your research.

Suitable for students at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as accounting research practitioners.

296 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 2003

About the author

Professor Malcolm Smith Malcolm has held professorial positions in accounting at universities in both UK and Australia. He is now Adjunct Professor of Accounting at the University of South Australia. Malcolm s research output includes 16 books, 13 book chapters and over 180 journal articles, but he is best known for his publications in two areas: . Financial communication: concerned with the analysis and interpretation of corporate narratives, and . Strategic management accounting: concerned with the diffusion of accounting innovations. Malcolm has received numerous awards for teaching and supervision, and has supervised over 20 doctoral candidates to completion.