The Social Function of Accounts

The Social Function of Accounts

Author: John Flower

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-05-25

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1317240510

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Accountancy as presently practised is tied to the paradigm of modern financial capitalism with its reliance on market solutions and the maximization of the firm’s profits, which are the fundamental causes of most these problems. The Social Function of Accounts argues that accountancy, as currently organized and practised, is failing society, both in Britain and in the world as a whole. Examining the current problems afflicting the world: financial crises and instability, global warming, degradation of the environment, growing inequality, this book asks the question - what contribution does accountancy make to the solution of these problems? The book argues that the accountancy profession does not serve the public interest, notwithstanding its claim to this effect. The Social Function of Accounts argues that the moral responsibility of the accountant is analysed with reference to the principal theories of ethics continuing that the individual accountant has a moral responsibility to consider the impact of his actions on other people and on society as a whole. This responsibility is then analysed in a series of chapters dealing with four specific aspects of the matter: Distributive Justice, Sustainability, Financial reporting & the Accountancy Profession. Concluding with a call for the accountancy profession to adopt a new ethic of service to the public The Social Function of Accounts redraws the boundaries of current accounting literature and will be vital reading for academics, researchers and policy makers in accounting and related disciplines.


Problems & Solutions in Advanced Accountancy Volume I, 6th Edition

Problems & Solutions in Advanced Accountancy Volume I, 6th Edition

Author: Maheshwari S.N. & Maheshwari S.K.

Publisher: Vikas Publishing House

Published: 2009-11-01

Total Pages: 1232

ISBN-13: 9788125921998

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Any Book On Solved Problems Would Be Welcome By The Students As They Dread The Unsolved Problems The Most. Problems And Solutions In Advanced Accountancy-Vol. I And Ii Is The Result Of Realization Of The Same Fact. However, This Book Will Serve Its Purpose The Best If Before Referring To It The Students Have Attempted To Solve The Questions On Their Own. The Book Has Been Designed Specially To Serve As A Complementary Set To The Textbook Advanced Accountancy-Vol. I And Ii, Authored By The Same Team As Dr S N Maheshwari And Dr S K Maheshwari. It Contains Detailed Solutions To All The Practical Problems Given At The End Of Each Chapter In Advanced Accountancy, As Also Solutions To The Problems Set At The Recent University And Professional Examinations. Special Feature Of The Book Is That The Problems Have Been Properly Graded.


Concepts-Based Introduction to Financial Accounting

Concepts-Based Introduction to Financial Accounting

Author: David L. Kolitz

Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13: 9780702177491

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Integrating the procedural and conceptual approaches of teaching an introductory accounting course, this reference illustrates the concepts that underpin the application of accounting theory. Utilizing the pedagogical philosophy of the concepts model, this study influences the proper order of topics as well as the teaching methods being practiced. Featuring financial extracts from listed companies and highlighting key definitions, this resource also includes updated Generally Accepted Accounting Practice statements as well as detailed exercises and examples.