accountants

Prof Margaret Abernethy on the problems with self interested managers

26 Apr 2012, 9.59 AM
Prof Margaret Abernethy on the problems with self interested managers

Accounting manipulation occurs more often in firms that have a work culture that is centered on self-interest, according to a joint University of Melbourne and Tilburg University study.

Self interested managers more likely to manipulate the books

26 Apr 2012, 9.48 AM

Accounting manipulation occurs more often in firms that have a work culture that is centered on self-interest, according to a joint University of Melbourne and Tilburg University study.

Rural accountants still number one with local businesses

10 Mar 2011, 10.43 AM

Local accountants are bucking the trend for online services with rural and regional businesses preferring local service when it comes to accountancy firms, a University of Melbourne study has found.

National Broadband Network to pressure country accounting practices, says business systems expert

25 Mar 2010, 9.43 AM

Changes in technology and the development of the NBN could force the closure of almost 25% of companies listed on the stock exchange, University of Melbourne business systems expert Professor Colin Ferguson has warned.