Accounting Theory

by Ahmed Riahi-Belkaoui

Accounting Theory presents the principal approaches and proposed solutions to the problem of formulating an accounting theory in an international context. It examines the various facets that contribute to the formulation of a theory, in particular the history and development of the discipline, the assorted accounting research paradigms, and the regulatory framework. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate recent advances, and features new chapters on the sociology of the accounting profession, international accounting and research perspectives in accounting.

Hardcover

First published April 30, 1985

About the author

EDUCATION
Ph.D: Syracuse University, January 1973, Accounting.
MBA: University of Illinois, June 1970, Controllership.
HEC: Institut des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Universite de Tunis, June 1967,Business Administration.
BME: Baccalaureat Mathematiques Elementaires, Lycee Carnot, June 1964, Mathematics.
CMA Certified Management Accountant, Society of Management Accountants of Ontario, Canada, 1978.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
July 2004-Present: Emeritus professor of Accounting, University of Illinois at Chicago
July 2000-2003: University Scholar, UIC
July 1996-2001: CBA Distinguished Professor of Accounting, UIC
July 1981-Present: Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
July 1980-1981: Associate Professor, University of Ottawa
July 1979-1980: Associate Professor, University of Chicago (Visiting)
July 1973-1979: Assistant, then Associate Professor, University of Ottawa

RESEARCH &
TEACHING INTERESTS
Teaching interests focus on financial, managerial and international accounting.

Research interests focus on the empirical analysis of the effectiveness of internal and external communications, language and accounting, and social accounting.