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Internal control in accounting research: A review

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  • Keryn Chalmers
  • David Hay
  • Hichem Khlif

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Keywords: Internal control, Corporate governance, Systematic review, Cost of finance, Earnings quality, External audit

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  • Keryn Chalmers & David Hay & Hichem Khlif, 2018. "Internal control in accounting research: A review," Journal of Accounting Literature, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 42(1), pages 80-103, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jalpps:j.acclit.2018.03.002
    DOI: 10.1016/j.acclit.2018.03.002
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