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Expertise and the construction of relevance: Accountants and environmental audit

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  • Power, Michael, 1997. "Expertise and the construction of relevance: Accountants and environmental audit," Accounting, Organizations and Society, Elsevier, vol. 22(2), pages 123-146, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:aosoci:v:22:y:1997:i:2:p:123-146
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