Presents complex materials in a clear and understandable manner. Incorporating the latest accounting standards and presenting the most up-to-date accounting theory from the top academic journals in accounting and finance throughout the world.

Craig Deegan's Financial Accounting Theory provides a concise approach while comprehensively covering both traditional and contemporary theories that have emerged as the practice of accounting has evolved. Social and environmental accountability and reporting issues are discussed in depth, along with coverage of critical perspectives, public sector accounting and fair value. Instructors and students value Financial Accounting Theory for its reader-friendly style using straightforward explanations and numerous practical examples. This new edition continues to follow this approach with the addition of *NEW* content focusing on how different perspectives of organisational responsibilities and ‘accountabilities’ impact the way accounting is performed, and the theories that different researchers choose to use/apply.

The second edition of Craig Deegan and Jeffrey Unerman’s market leading text presents the various theories of financial accounting through a balanced and dynamic approach. Students are given all the tools to engage with these theories and are encouraged to critically evaluate and challenge them. Clearly written and user friendly, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of internationally developed accounting theories from a European perspective.

Accounting is the discipline with the oldest historical culture, being the first to be recognized by humanity when Adam and Eve were made to account for what they did in paradise. It is also the only discipline that will come into play in the Hereafter, where everybody would be raised up as an accountant - to account for all they have done during their life time on earth! Accounting is a service-providing discipline, with a rich theoretical background, which makes available information (especially financial) to guide various decision-making processes. Business owners, creditors, managers, prospective investors, government and its agencies, employees and even the general public seek accounting information to guide them when taking various informed decisions about reporting entities and the environment within which they operate. This book addresses the historical accounting culture, its theories as well as its practices. It is made up of fifteen chapters, covering various historical, theoretical and practical aspects of Accounting, ranging from accounting standardization to financial reporting. The book is an attempt to address some of the lacunae in advanced accounting issues, both in theory and in practice. Students of advanced accounting theory and practice at the professional and academic levels in Universities, Polytechnics and Professional Institutes would find the book an essential companion.

Financial Accounting Theory and Analysis: Text and Cases, 13th Edition illustrates how accounting standards impact the daily decisions of accounting professionals. This authoritative textbook shows how accounting theory explains why particular companies select certain accounting methods over others, and predicts the attributes of firms by analyzing their accounting methods. The text examines empirical research relevant to various theories of accounting and the uses of accounting information, including the fundamental analysis model, the efficient markets hypothesis, the behavioral finance model, the positive accounting theory model, the human information processing model, and the value creation model. Enabling students to develop an informed perspective on accounting theory, the text reviews the development and current state of accounting theory and summarizes current disclosure requirements for various financial statement items. The new edition has been fully revised to reflect current methods of accounting education, including the incorporation of ethics into the curriculum, the analysis of a company’s quality of earnings and sustainable income, the use of the internet as a source of information, the international dimensions of accounting, and more. Designed for undergraduate and graduate accounting majors, the text aligns with the latest curriculum changes in the CPA exam.

Drawing upon frameworks employed in the human sciences, Breton builds a multi-faceted theory of accounting, conceiving it as a fundamentally social activity that puts preparers of financial statements in contact with users in order to help them make economic decisions, and analyzing the behavior of perparers and users.

Historical Developments in the Accountancy Profession, Financial Reporting, and Accounting Theory contains ten manuscripts authored by C. Richard Baker during an academic career that spans four decades, picking up on various understudied threads of academic and professional initiatives over the past several hundred years.

“Accounting Theory and its Practice” is a comprehensive book that explores the dynamic interplay between accounting theory and its real-world application. Authored by renowned experts in the field, this book offers valuable insights into the theoretical foundations of accounting and how these theories are put into practice in diverse business contexts. The book delves into the conceptual underpinnings of accounting, providing readers with a solid understanding of the fundamental principles that govern financial reporting and analysis. It discusses various accounting theories, including normative theories (which prescribe how accounting should be done), positive theories (which seek to explain how accounting is actually practiced), and critical theories (which analyze the broader socio-political implications of accounting practices). This multi-dimensional approach helps readers appreciate the complexity and depth of the accounting discipline. One of the strengths of “Accounting Theory and its Practice” is its focus on the practical application of accounting theories. It highlights the role of accounting standards, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in shaping financial reporting practices across the globe. The book also offers real-world examples and case studies that illustrate how accounting theories are translated into financial statements and disclosures, demonstrating the relevance of theory in day-to-day accounting tasks. The book delves into contemporary accounting issues, including sustainability reporting, the impact of digital technologies on accounting practices, and the evolving role of accountants in an increasingly complex and globalized business environment. It provides a holistic view of accounting’s role in decision-making processes, showing how it informs financial decisions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Selected articles from quarterly journal Accounting research, published in Britain by Cambridge University Press from 1948-1958.

This book is a resource book for the comprehensive study of the development of accounting thought. It is designed to facilitate the study of the original works and stimulate further study of important accounting theory forbears. It covers: accounting theory accounting concepts of profit financial accounting and the foundations of accounting measurement accounting evaluation and economic behaviour.