Adventures in Social and Environmental Acccounting and Auditing Research: A Personal Reflection

Publisher Summary The chapter explores the avenues in the exciting and challenging field of social and environmental accounting and auditing (SEAA), and encourages new academicians of accounting to direct their research efforts in this area. The chapter briefly outlines the development of research in SEAA over the past thirty years and explains how SEAA research has become more theoretically informed while acquiring an explicit campaigning edge. The chapter also outlines the newly acquired characteristic of SEAA—critical engagement with an ever growing corporate and professional interest—which makes it a little difficult for the researchers new to the area. Some practical tips for new researchers are also given. The new entrants should not expect a smooth ride while entering SEAA research; it is full of fascination, challenge, and yet ultimate satisfaction. The field of SEAA is an adventurous ride for the ones who wish to make a bright career in this field..

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