Meditari Accountancy Research: Volume 19 Issue 1/2
Table of contents
Developing the relevance of the accounting academy: The importance of drawing from the diversity of research approaches
Jane Broadbent, Jeffrey UnermanOne of the most important considerations in any research project is a compelling research question, the addressing of which will produce socially and/or economically relevant and…
The association between South African listed companies' BEE scores and market performance: An introductory study
Petri Ferreira, Charl de VilliersThe purpose of this paper is to investigate whether an association exists between a firm's black economic empowerment (BEE) score and its share returns.
Sustainability reporting and assurance: An analysis of assurance practices in South Africa
Ben Marx, Vanessa van DykThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of sustainability reporting and the assurance thereof in South Africa.
Why some students choose to become chartered accountants (and others do not)
Cilliers van Zyl, Charl de VilliersSouth Africa, like many countries in the rest of the world, is currently facing a shortage of chartered accountants (CAs). The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors…
Perspectives on capital budgeting in the South African motor manufacturing industry
Suzette Viviers, Howard CohenCapital budgeting is a key issue in corporate finance and over time major theoretical developments have been incorporated into the appraisal processes of capital intensive…
Conflict diamonds, legitimacy and media agenda: an examination of annual report disclosures
Shaun WatsonThe purpose of this paper is to examine whether the voluntary annual report disclosures, relating to conflict diamonds, for four of the largest diamond mining companies operating…