Purpose – This paper aims to complement a more conventional positive accounting theory (PAT)‐based study of accounting method choice in Egyptian firms by examining three alternative computational reasons for depreciation method choice: simplicity; compatibility with industry norm; and...

This study investigates the need for an alternative "Islamic accounting" which is consistent with the worldview, values and socioeconomic norms of Islamic society. It proposes an outline of an Islamic accounting theory together with empirical investigations of (i) the perception of Malaysian...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a response to a comment written by Richard Laughlin on a previous paper by the authors, which appeared in Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal , Volume 23 Number 6. Design/methodology/approach – The paper addresses three issues...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a response to a comment written by Richard Laughlin on a previous paper by the authors, which appeared in Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Volume 23 Number 6. Design/methodology/approach – The paper addresses three issues...