Crossing the great divide: critiquing the sacred secular dichotomy in accounting research

Abstract

Purpose

To introduce the three papers in the special section, an overflow from a recent special issue of the journal.

Design/methodology/approach

Provides a brief review of the papers.

Findings

The three papers focus on a common concern: the sacred secular dichotomy that has been employed in studies of accounting in religious organisations.

Originality/value

This introduction focuses on papers that encourage interdisciplinary research in accounting that draws specifically on theological insights.

Citation

McPhail, K., Gorringe, T. and Gray, R. (2005), "Crossing the great divide: critiquing the sacred secular dichotomy in accounting research", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 185-188. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513570510588715