Critical Perspectives on Accounting
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating Perspectives, Inspiring Change.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Examination of Accounting Practices:
The journal provides a platform for critical analyses of accounting practices, exploring how they shape and are shaped by social, political, and economic contexts. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research published in the journal often draws from various disciplines, including sociology, political science, and economics, to enrich the understanding of accounting phenomena. - Focus on Social Justice and Accountability:
A consistent theme within the journal is the exploration of how accounting practices impact social justice, equity, and accountability, particularly in marginalized communities. - Decolonial Perspectives:
The journal emphasizes the importance of decolonial perspectives in accounting research, highlighting the need to challenge and rethink traditional accounting paradigms. - Impact of Technology on Accounting:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on the implications of digital technologies, such as AI, on accounting practices and the profession. - Historical and Cultural Contexts:
The journal frequently addresses the historical and cultural dimensions of accounting, examining how these factors influence current practices and discourses.
Trending and Emerging
- Critical Perspectives on Technology in Accounting:
There is a growing body of work examining the implications of technologies such as AI and big data on accounting practices, focusing on both opportunities and ethical challenges. - Decolonial Accounting Frameworks:
Emerging contributions from Latin America and other regions are pushing for a decolonial approach to accounting, challenging established norms and advocating for inclusive practices. - Social Movements and Accounting:
Research increasingly explores the intersection of social movements and accounting, particularly in how accounting practices can both enable and challenge social justice initiatives. - Environmental Accounting and Sustainability:
There is a marked increase in studies addressing environmental accounting and sustainability, reflecting a broader societal concern for ecological issues and accountability. - Gender and Diversity in Accounting:
Scholarly work focusing on gender, diversity, and inclusion within accounting is on the rise, examining the barriers faced by underrepresented groups and advocating for equitable practices. - Narratives and Discourse in Accounting:
An emerging theme is the analysis of narratives and discourses surrounding accounting, revealing how language shapes perceptions of accountability and ethical practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Financial Reporting Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused solely on conventional financial reporting practices, as scholars shift towards more critical and contextual analyses. - Purely Technical Accounting Issues:
Research that emphasizes purely technical aspects of accounting, such as compliance and procedural efficiency, is becoming less frequent, giving way to discussions about the broader implications of accounting practices. - Sole Focus on Corporate Accountability:
The emphasis on corporate accountability, while still relevant, is being challenged by broader discussions that include social and environmental accountability, reflecting a shift in priorities among researchers. - Minimalist Approaches to Accounting Ethics:
There is a reduction in publications focusing on minimalist or surface-level ethical considerations in accounting, as the discourse moves towards deeper, systemic critiques. - Historical Accounting Practices:
Research centered on historical accounting practices without a critical lens is decreasing, as scholars increasingly seek to connect past practices to contemporary issues of power and inequality.
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