Perspectives on experimental research in managerial accounting
Accounting Organizations and SocietyPublished 30 January 2003
Geoffrey B. Sprinkle
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Abstract
In this paper, I discuss the importance of conducting experimental research in managerial accounting and provide a framework for understanding and assessing the contributions of research in this area. I then use this framework to organize, integrate, and evaluate the existing experimental managerial accounting research. Based on my review and synthesis of the literature, I suggest numerous avenues for future experimental research in managerial accounting.
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