Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to show how The Audit Society was oriented towards, not just accounting scholars but also towards social scientific enquiry more broadly. Design/methodology/approach: This is a reflective review of the impact that Mike Power’s The Audit Society has had on social science. Findings: The authors find that The Audit Society successfully built conceptual bridges “up” and “out” towards other social science disciplines. Research limitations/implications: The authors highlight the importance of theorizing “up” and “out” for present day accounting scholars. Originality/value: The authors offer a personal reflection on The Audit Society which has influenced the own study in various ways.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management |
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Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2021 |
Keywords
- Accounting
- Audit
- Social science
- Theory