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The integration of information and information technology in accounting education: Effects on student performance

Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences, 2016
The role of chartered accountants in commerce has radically changed over the last decade. Regrettably, tertiary accounting education has not been able to keep up with these changes, resulting in a gap between the skills taught by universities and the ...
Anne-Marie Eloff
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Supporting Minority Students in the Global Accounting Pipeline: From an Individual Deficit to a Structural Realignment Approach Soutenir les étudiants issus des minorités dans le parcours vers la profession comptable partout dans le monde : d'une approche fondée sur les lacunes individuelles à une approche de réalignement structurel

Accounting Perspectives, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Minority representation within the global accounting pipeline remains limited, despite sustained diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This paper synthesizes global accounting scholarship to critically examine how support for minority students and therefore professionals has evolved across regions and demographic groups.
Sedzani Musundwa, Joanne Sopt
wiley   +1 more source

Two Pipelines, One Ceiling: Comparing Canadian Women's Career Paths in Public‐Service Finance Leadership and Accounting‐Firm Partnerships Deux parcours, un même plafond de verre : comparaison des schémas de carrière des femmes au sein des directions financières de la fonction publique et parmi les associées des cabinets comptables au Canada

Accounting Perspectives, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Women's underrepresentation in senior leadership persists across both public and professional sectors, yet few studies compare how these dynamics operate within the same professional population. This paper addresses that gap by examining women's advancement to senior financial leadership among Canadian Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs).
Tara Clowes
wiley   +1 more source

Regulatory Intermediation in Times of Crisis: The Impact of Independent Oversight on the Functioning of Professional Accounting Bodies Intermédiation réglementaire en temps de crise : incidence de la surveillance indépendante sur le fonctionnement des organismes comptables professionnels

Contemporary Accounting Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rise of independent oversight of the accounting profession has attracted considerable research attention. Much of this research has studied how professional accounting bodies and the Big 4 firms have shaped the mandate and capabilities of independent oversight bodies.
Brendan O'Dwyer, Roel Boomsma, Chris Humphrey   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Credible GHG Reporting: The Role of GHG Assurance and Assurance Providers in Firm Valuation

Abacus, EarlyView.
The demand for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures is rising globally; yet, the credibility of such information remains uncertain when assurance is not mandated. Drawing on a sample of firms from 43 countries, this study examines the role of GHG assurance and the choice of assurance provider in the market value effects of GHG emissions.
Sudipta Bose, Maria Balatbat, Wendy Green   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining the financial and commercial literacy of Australian Indigenous small business owners

Accounting &Finance, Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 667-690, March 2025.
Abstract Financial and commercial literacy are essential skills for small business owners to navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape. This study examines the financial and commercial literacy of 592 Indigenous and non‐Indigenous small business owners.
Mark Brimble, Scott Weaven, Karen L. Wildman, Levon Blue, Kerry Bodle, Lorelle Frazer   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Decision usefulness of SME financial statements in Sri Lanka

Accounting &Finance, Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 1059-1088, March 2025.
Abstract This paper examines the users of Sri Lankan small and medium‐sized entities' (SMEs) financial statements, and their information needs. Semi‐structured interviews found the main recipients of SME financial information are banks, the Inland Revenue Department and other government institutions.
Nisansala Wijekoon, Umesh Sharma, Grant Samkin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Motivating Factors for Sustainable Accountant Potentials in Malaysia

SHS Web of Conferences, 2017
Economic Transformation Plan (ETP) emphasizes that the country has a pool of resources to steer towards Malaysia’s aspirations to become a developed and high-income nation. The ETP Roadmap highlights accountancy, an integral function in all businesses as
Syed Ibrahim Sharifah Norhafiza, Mohd Pauzi Nur Farahah, Shamsudin Adriana, Karim Mohd Syazwan, Ahmad Khairiah   +4 more
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An Enhanced Integrated Reporting Framework: Insights From a Critical Analysis of the Recent Research Literature

Accounting &Finance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Given recent developments in the corporate reporting regulatory landscape, we provide a more comprehensive understanding of Integrated Reporting (IR) evolution and propose an enhanced version of the IR Framework. This enhanced framework incorporates new narratives and conceptualizations, introducing innovative perspectives that challenge and ...
Valentina Beretta, Chiara Demartini, Charl de Villiers   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Twenty-first-century competencies and capabilities for financial accounting students

South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
Background: The financial accounting profession faces several challenges in the 21st century. Research is needed to prepare financial accountants for these challenges. Aim: This study aimed to determine which 21st-century competencies were essential for
Elette van den Berg, Sebastiaan Rothmann
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