“A True Account”

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the varied concerns of delegates at an international accounting conference.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology takes the form of a prose article and accompanying fictional poem.

Findings

Accounting conferences gather many different voices and points of view, but with a degree of commonality in themes.

Research limitations/implications

The paper encourages the use of creative expression to represent areas of research and enquiry.

Originality/value

A review of some of the proceedings of a major conference is structured in a novel manner, combining the use of the cento (a composite, “found” poem) with prose.

Citation

Evans, S. (2008), "“A True Account”", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 323-326. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513570810854455