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Cognitive moral development and auditor independence

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  • Sweeney, John T. & Roberts, Robin W., 1997. "Cognitive moral development and auditor independence," Accounting, Organizations and Society, Elsevier, vol. 22(3-4), pages 337-352.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:aosoci:v:22:y:1997:i:3-4:p:337-352
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