Changes in annual reporting rituals of financial services firms in periods of market crisis

Publication Date

2013

Description

This paper examines accounting and financial reporting as ceremonial rituals. Its specific focus is upon changes in annual reporting rituals of financial services firms during periods of market crisis. Our preliminary findings suggest that several of the firms in our study may have made changes in their reporting rituals to construct alternative realities in an attempt to mask conflict, preserve stability, foster unity, and reinforce new social norms, core values, and corporate identities.

Journal

International Critical Accounting Journal

Volume

5

Issue

6

First Page

577

Last Page

593

Department

Accounting and Financial Management

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