This unique and popular text, now in a sixth edition, clearly and
succinctly guides Accounting students and researchers in their
understanding and conducting of research from conception to completion,
across a wide range of research methods, including quantitative,
qualitative and mixed-methods research.
This latest edition provides new and extended coverage, including the
role and impact of social media, big data analytics, data mining, and
emerging and disruptive technologies, such as Blockchain. There is also
a renewed focus on the role of ethics in Accounting research.
This text remains essential reading for those completing a research
methods course, project/dissertation or other form of individual study
in Accounting.
Malcolm Smith was Foundation Professor of Accounting at the University
of South Australia.