NGO accountability: retrospective and prospective academic contributions
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| Publication date | 19-11-2019 |
| Journal | Accounting Auditing & Accountability Journal |
| Volume | Issue number | 32 | 8 |
| Pages (from-to) | 2353-2366 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
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| Abstract |
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to offer a retrospective and prospective analysis of the themes explored in the 2006 Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal special issue on non-governmental organisation (NGO) accountability. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a reflective review essay. Findings The paper outlines how a number of themes in the 2006 special issue addressing downward accountability, hierarchical accountability and management control have been subsequently developed in a selection of papers from the accounting literature. The development of these themes leads to several suggestions for future research in NGO accountability. Originality/value The paper offers a systematic, original perspective on recent developments in certain areas of the field of NGO accountability. |
| Document type | Article |
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Part of a special section “Special issue: AAAJ and research innovation - the next decade 1998 to 2007” |
| Language | English |
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https://doi.org/10.1108/AAAJ-06-2018-3507
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