Accounting's role in promoting social change: a guest editorial

Janice Bell and Zahirul Hoque

Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, 2012, vol. 8, issue 3, 249-256

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this article is to present a snapshot review of the papers accepted for publication in this special issue of the 2010 Global Accounting and Organizational Change (GAOC) conference which was held in July, 2010 at Babson College, USA. Design/methodology/approach - A critical review approach was adopted to identify the lessons learned. Findings - The review reveals a variety of themes that emerged from the papers under review where authors attempted to describe and explain “best practices” in financial and managerial accounting within a variety of organizations across the world. Originality/value - This review will stimulate interest in and contribute to the body of knowledge of accounting and organizational change for the betterment of society.

Keywords: Organizational change; Social change; Accounting; Best practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1108/18325911211258290

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