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Some notes about financial accounting research: Research methodology, epistemological approaches and practical implications

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  • Marco Allegrini
  • Giulio Greco

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In this paper, we discuss three issues of current debate about financial accounting research. Firstly, we discuss the popularity of quantitative methods in financial accounting and the research limitations related to this dominance. As second issue, we critically discuss the epistemological approach underlying research methodologies. Finally, we discuss the practical implications of current financial accounting research and the need to search for a real impact factor besides the academic contribution.

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  • Marco Allegrini & Giulio Greco, 2017. "Some notes about financial accounting research: Research methodology, epistemological approaches and practical implications," FINANCIAL REPORTING, FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 2017(2), pages 43-49.
    • Handle: RePEc:fan:frfrfr:v:html10.3280/fr2017-002004
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