CALL FOR PAPERS
ACCOUNTING AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST
An academic
journal published by the
Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association
Accounting and the Public
Interest is the first exclusively online journal in the American Accounting
Association's (AAA) current stable of academic journals and the only one that
has as its primary focus to provide a forum for academic research addressing
the public interest. Two volumes have been published and the 2003 issue is in
process. These can be found at http://aaahq.org/ic/browse.htm. The
journal, envisioned as innovative and eclectic, welcomes alternative theories
and methodologies as well as the more traditional ones. The common element in
this diversity is the requirement that a study and its findings be linked to
the public interest by situating the findings within the economic, social,
ethical, and political context, and ultimately providing guidance for
responsible action. Responsible action can be promoted through research in all
areas of accounting including, but not restricted to, financial accounting,
auditing, accounting in organizations, social and environmental accounting,
government and professional regulation, taxation, gender issues, professional
and business ethics, information technology applications, accounting and
business education, and governance of accounting organizations. Theoretical and
empirical contributions, as well as literature reviews synthesizing the state
of the art in specific areas, are considered appropriate. Replications and
reinterpretations of previous work will also be considered. This editorial
policy provides a publication outlet within the AAA for accounting research
taking a socially responsive, and responsible perspective. Operationally our
goal is to communicate a decision to the author within four to six weeks of
receipt of a manuscript. We hope the new journal, and its constructive and
responsive editorial procedures, will render research efforts relevant and
rewarding for all concerned.
For instructions to authors and
submission procedures, visit the Public Interest Section's homepage at
http://accounting.rutgers.edu/raw/aaa/pi/Index.htm,
or contact Jesse Dillard, Editor, School of Business Administration, Portland
State University, Portland, OR 97207; Phone: (503) 725-2278; Email:
jdillard@pdx.edu.
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