Citation
(2003), "Academy of Accounting Historians", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 16 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/aaaj.2003.05916baa.004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Academy of Accounting Historians
Conference theme: "Accountability - pre-post Enron: Alternative global views"
The theme of the 2003 Academy of Accounting Historians' Research Conference, "Accountability - Pre-Post Enron: Alternative Global Views" is intended to stimulate a historical analysis of the concept of accountability. Specifically, we are interested in an evaluation of:
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In search of the moral compass
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Accounting and auditing responsibility
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The role of accounting research in rendering accountability invisible
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Corporate culture and its impact on accountability
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Professional ethics
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Impact of standard setting on accountability
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Corporate governance
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Abdication of academia in the advancement of normative research
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History of earnings management
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History of off-the-balance sheet financing
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An educator's response to Enron
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A historical analysis of how the profession responds to crisis
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History of auditor rotation
Submission of papers: The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2003. Three copies of papers (double spaced) and an abstract of 500 words or less should be submitted to:
Professor Sarah A. Holmes, Department of Accounting, Texas A&M University, 4353 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-4353.
Papers are subject to double blind review. Abstracts (but not papers) will be published in the Proceedings of the conference and on the Academy's Home page.
Registration: Registration is $125. This fee includes a Thursday night reception, Friday and Saturday continental breakfasts, Friday and Saturday luncheons, and Friday evening dinner. Registration forms should be returned to Sarah A. Holmes, Department of Accounting, Texas A&M University, 4353 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4353.
Hotel Accommodations: The conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel Denton and Eagle Point Golf Club. The conference rate is $99 plus tax per night - single or double. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel at 940-384-2254 or by Fax at 940-384-2244. Be sure to reference the Academy of Accounting Historians.
Airport: Denton is served by the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. Shuttle services will be provided.