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Long-Term Financial Sustainability Accounting and Reporting in the Public Sector: A Novel Role, Concept and Focus -- Examining Long-Term Financial Sustainability Accounting and Reporting in the Public Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis of Literature, Developments, and Practical Experiences --...

ESG accounting for performance measurement, risk management and accountability -- Environmental expertise, social variability, and board governance models' impact on corporate financial performance -- Board structure and board composition in China and ESG performance -- Corporate governance and...

The process of globalisation in world markets and the growing number of enterprises competing with one another in terms of the products and services they offer, naturally leads to the improved efficiency of management systems. Efficiency is required in order for these entities to maintain...