Management control practices are influenced by different professional groups, their interpretations and power struggles. We study a company whose strategy and daily management rely on non financial stakes, notably upon the concept of “brand”. We show how management accountants introduce a...

This article examines the role of accounting in the manufacture of consensus. Consensus building is often considered a central value for rational decision-making and management. However, more than a democratic confrontation of vantage points, the quest for consensus is a way to discourage...

This paper examines the role of consensus in the reproduction of dominant interests. Consensus building is often considered a central value for rational decision making and management. However, more than a democratic confrontation of vantage points, the quest for consensus constitutes a way to...

From 2005, European listed firms and many more around the world are required to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The introduction of a uniform accounting system is expected to ensure greater comparability and transparency of financial reporting around the world. Over...

Le groupe Unilever est le n° 2 mondial de la vente de produits de consommation courante, derrière Procter & Gamble. Il détient un grand nombre de marques leaders dans les secteurs de l’agroalimentaire, des cosmétiques et des produits d’entretien. Le cas insiste sur la nature...

L’introduction des normes IFRS sur le traitement comptable des actifs incorporels, dont le poids ne cesse de croître au sein des états financiers. Une étude théorique et empirique compare le traitement comptable des actifs incorporels selon les normes françaises et internationales. Les...