Crossing the great divide: Critiquing the sacred secular dichotomy in accounting research

Gray, R., McPhail, K. and Gorringe, T., (2005) Crossing the great divide: Critiquing the sacred secular dichotomy in accounting research. Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, 18(2), pp. 185-188. (doi: 10.1108/09513570510588715)

Abstract

Purpose – To introduce the three papers in the special section, an overflow from a recent special issue of the journal. Design/methodology/approach – Provides a brief review of the papers. Findings – The three papers focus on a common concern: the sacred secular dichotomy that has been employed in studies of accounting in religious organisations. Originality/value – This introduction focuses on papers that encourage interdisciplinary research in accounting that draws specifically on theological insights.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Gray, Prof Robert and McPhail, Professor Kenneth
• Authors: Gray, R., McPhail, K., and Gorringe, T.,
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance
• Journal Name: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal
• ISSN: 1368-0668
• ISSN (Online): 0951-3574