Research Methods for Accounting and Finance
Audrey Paterson, David Leung, William Jackson, Robert MacIntosh, Kevin D O'Gorman
ISBN: 978-1-910158-88-3 HBK; 978-1-910158-89-0 PBK; 978-1-910158-90-6 eBook
DOI: 10.23912/978-1-910158-88-3-3090
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"This book is very accessible due to its broad perspective and practical approach. ...a clear overview of the sequence of steps that need to be taken in order to complete a dissertation project." International Journal of Accounting 52 (2017) 297–298
Research Methods for Accounting and Finance is an essential text for accounting and finance students undertaking research for the first time. It demystifies the research process by providing the novice researcher with a must-have guide through all of the stages of the research process, from identifying a research topic to the finished project. Jargon-free and written in a user-friendly style, it utilises a variety of methods to carefully link the subject matter and topics.
Packed with appropriate examples and reflective exercises to support skills and knowledge development, each chapter includes a useful reference list and suggested further readings. It offers a comprehensive overview of key research methods and the choices available when undertaking research in accounting and finances. It includes:
To help support their learning, readers have access to a range of online resources including chapter-by-chapter multiple choice questions which will enable them to assess how well they have grasped individual chapters. The text also features a range of supplementary readings, in text exercises and cases/examples to help bring concepts to life. Visit www.goodfellowpublishers/rmforacc for details.
Audrey Paterson is an Associate Professor in Accounting and manager of the PhD programme within the Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.
David Leung is an Associate Professor in Accounting at Coventry University, UK.
William (Bill) Jackson is Head of the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.
Robert MacIntosh is Professor of Strategy and Head of School at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Kevin O’Gorman is former Professor of Management at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Pub Date: September 2016
Research Methods for Accounting and Finance is an essential text for accounting and finance students undertaking research for the first time. It demystifies the research process by providing the novice researcher with a must-have guide through all of the stages of the research process, from identifying a research topic to the finished project. Jargon-free and written in a user-friendly style, it utilises a variety of methods to carefully link the subject matter and topics.
Packed with appropriate examples and reflective exercises to support skills and knowledge development, each chapter includes a useful reference list and suggested further readings. It offers a comprehensive overview of key research methods and the choices available when undertaking research in accounting and finances. It includes:
- an exploration of the nature and scope of research within the disciplines of accounting and finance;
- how to identify a suitable research project and the importance of understanding and contextualising your research ideas via a thorough literature review;
- which type of research most suitable to undertake and the researcher’s choice of data collection method;
- an analysis of qualitative and quantitative research methods – and which is more appropriate for your study;
- ethical issues and research codes of practice and advice on the writing process.
To help support their learning, readers have access to a range of online resources including chapter-by-chapter multiple choice questions which will enable them to assess how well they have grasped individual chapters. The text also features a range of supplementary readings, in text exercises and cases/examples to help bring concepts to life. Visit www.goodfellowpublishers/rmforacc for details.
The Global Management Series is a complete portfolio of global business and management texts that successfully meets the needs of students on international undergraduate and postgraduate business and management degree courses. Each book is clear, concise and practical and has a thorough pedagogic structure to suit a 12 week semester. The series offers a flexible 'pick and mix' choice of downloadable e-chapters, so that users can select and build learning materials tailored to their specific needs. See www.goodfellowpublishers.com/GMS for details.
Each book in the series is edited and contributed to by a team of experienced academics based in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia it provides an essential learning aid for students across a wide range of business and management courses and an invaluable teaching tool for lecturers and academics. Series Editor: Robert MacIntosh, Professor of Strategy, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Each book in the series is edited and contributed to by a team of experienced academics based in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia it provides an essential learning aid for students across a wide range of business and management courses and an invaluable teaching tool for lecturers and academics. Series Editor: Robert MacIntosh, Professor of Strategy, Heriot-Watt University, UK
About the Editors
Audrey Paterson is an Associate Professor in Accounting and manager of the PhD programme within the Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.
David Leung is an Associate Professor in Accounting at Coventry University, UK.
William (Bill) Jackson is Head of the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.
Robert MacIntosh is Professor of Strategy and Head of School at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Kevin O’Gorman is former Professor of Management at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Pub Date: September 2016
Table of contents
Ch 1 The Nature of Accounting and Finance Research (Paterson, Jackson, Sherif, MacIntosh and Caldwell); Ch 2 Formulating a Research Project (Denedo, MacLaren and Hill); Ch 3 Critical Reflections of Academic Literature (Kyiu, Abena Kwansa, Paterson, Arshed and Danson); Ch 4 Research Philosophy and Paradigm (O’Gorman and MacIntosh); Ch 5 Data and Case Study Research in Accounting and Finance (Sagitova, Jubb, Farrukh, Papachroni and Lochrie); Ch 6 Data Sources from Archives to the Internet (Jubb, Zakaria, Gori and Perez-Vega); Ch 7 Methods and Techniques for Qualitative Data Gathering (Ogharanduku, Jubb, Lochrie, Curran and O’Gorman); Ch 8 Evaluating and Analysing Qualitative Data (Ogharanduku, Zakaria, Sitko and Sang); Ch 9 Quantitative Data Gathering Methods and Techniques (Salhin, Kyiu, Taheri, Porter, Valantasis-Kanellos and König); Ch 10 Approaches to Quantitative Data Analysis and Evaluation (Rae, Salhin, Taheri, Porter, König and Valantasis-Kanellos); Ch 11 Ethics, Moral Philosophy and Accounting and Finance Research (Paterson, and Jackson); Ch 12 Writing Up: A Tool Kit for Constructing your Written Project (MacIntosh, Farrington, Sanders and Denedo); Appendices; IndexTable of contents
Ch 1 The Nature of Accounting and Finance Research (Paterson, Jackson, Sherif, MacIntosh and Caldwell); Ch 2 Formulating a Research Project (Denedo, MacLaren and Hill); Ch 3 Critical Reflections of Academic Literature (Kyiu, Abena Kwansa, Paterson, Arshed and Danson); Ch 4 Research Philosophy and Paradigm (O’Gorman and MacIntosh); Ch 5 Data and Case Study Research in Accounting and Finance (Sagitova, Jubb, Farrukh, Papachroni and Lochrie); Ch 6 Data Sources from Archives to the Internet (Jubb, Zakaria, Gori and Perez-Vega); Ch 7 Methods and Techniques for Qualitative Data Gathering (Ogharanduku, Jubb, Lochrie, Curran and O’Gorman); Ch 8 Evaluating and Analysing Qualitative Data (Ogharanduku, Zakaria, Sitko and Sang); Ch 9 Quantitative Data Gathering Methods and Techniques (Salhin, Kyiu, Taheri, Porter, Valantasis-Kanellos and König); Ch 10 Approaches to Quantitative Data Analysis and Evaluation (Rae, Salhin, Taheri, Porter, König and Valantasis-Kanellos); Ch 11 Ethics, Moral Philosophy and Accounting and Finance Research (Paterson, and Jackson); Ch 12 Writing Up: A Tool Kit for Constructing your Written Project (MacIntosh, Farrington, Sanders and Denedo); Appendices; IndexAbout the authors
Audrey Paterson is an Associate Professor in Accounting and manager of the PhD programme within the Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.David Leung is an Associate Professor in Accounting at Coventry University, UK.
William (Bill) Jackson is Head of the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.
Robert MacIntosh is Professor of Strategy and Head of School at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Kevin O’Gorman, is former Professor of Management at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Table of contents
Ch 1 The Nature of Accounting and Finance Research (Paterson, Jackson, Sherif, MacIntosh and Caldwell); Ch 2 Formulating a Research Project (Denedo, MacLaren and Hill); Ch 3 Critical Reflections of Academic Literature (Kyiu, Abena Kwansa, Paterson, Arshed and Danson); Ch 4 Research Philosophy and Paradigm (O’Gorman and MacIntosh); Ch 5 Data and Case Study Research in Accounting and Finance (Sagitova, Jubb, Farrukh, Papachroni and Lochrie); Ch 6 Data Sources from Archives to the Internet (Jubb, Zakaria, Gori and Perez-Vega); Ch 7 Methods and Techniques for Qualitative Data Gathering (Ogharanduku, Jubb, Lochrie, Curran and O’Gorman); Ch 8 Evaluating and Analysing Qualitative Data (Ogharanduku, Zakaria, Sitko and Sang); Ch 9 Quantitative Data Gathering Methods and Techniques (Salhin, Kyiu, Taheri, Porter, Valantasis-Kanellos and König); Ch 10 Approaches to Quantitative Data Analysis and Evaluation (Rae, Salhin, Taheri, Porter, König and Valantasis-Kanellos); Ch 11 Ethics, Moral Philosophy and Accounting and Finance Research (Paterson, and Jackson); Ch 12 Writing Up: A Tool Kit for Constructing your Written Project (MacIntosh, Farrington, Sanders and Denedo); Appendices; IndexAbout the authors
Audrey Paterson is an Associate Professor in Accounting and manager of the PhD programme within the Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.David Leung is an Associate Professor in Accounting at Coventry University, UK.
William (Bill) Jackson is Head of the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University, UK.
Robert MacIntosh is Professor of Strategy and Head of School at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Kevin O’Gorman, is former Professor of Management at Heriot-Watt University, UK
Sample files
Contents, Preface.pdfChapter 1.pdf
Chapter 2.pdf
Chapter 3.pdf
Chapter 4.pdf
Chapter 5.pdf
Chapter 6.pdf
Chapter 7.pdf
Chapter 8.pdf
Chapter 9.pdf
Chapter 10.pdf
Chapter 11.pdf
Chapter 12.pdf
Appendix.pdf