The role of accounting in conflicts resolution
@article{AbdulBaki2019TheRO, title={The role of accounting in conflicts resolution}, author={Zayyad Abdul-Baki}, journal={Managerial Auditing Journal}, year={2019} }
Purpose
This study aims to examine an alternative use of accounting information and technology (forensic audit) for resolving conflicts between two government agents and consequently enhancing accountability in Nigeria.
Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts contextualised explanation of case study theorising. Data for the study were gathered from two primary documents: the forensic audit report of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the report of the Senate Committee on Finance and…
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