Born again accountants

Abstract

Purpose

To call for more critical reflection in accounting to avoid business disasters and raise public confidence.

Design/methodology/approach

Poetic exposition.

Findings

Observes recent business disasters and identifies a lack of critical examination of current accounting directions as a significant contributor to these failings.

Research limitations/implications

Points to issues requiring further critical study in the accounting field.

Originality/value

Offers a unique interpretation of current business problems.

Citation

Burrowes, A. and Novicevic, M. (2005), "Born again accountants", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 299-300. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513570510588760