Secrets
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate a postulated tightening of privacy laws on the capacity of taxation authorities to verify taxation data.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is humorous fiction.
Findings
The taxation authorities must continue to update the methodologies to keep abreast of business developments – both legal and technological.
Research limitations/implications
Complexity in legislation can lead to unintended effects.
Originality/value
The paper is speculative fiction that reflects on a possible scenario in a manner that will promote discussion.
Keywords
Citation
Dean, D. (2010), "Secrets", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 560-563. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513571011041624
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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