The real life guide to accounting research : a behind-the-scenes view of using qualitative research methods / edited by Christopher Humphrey & Bill Lee.

Section One. The Meaning of Research Section Two. Managing the Research Process Section Three. Collecting and Analysing Data Section Four Publishing and Dissemination Section Five. Interdisciplinary Perspectives

A book that goes behind the more official presentations and accounts of research methods to explore the lived experiences, joys and mistakes of a wide range of international researchers principally working in the fields of accounting and finance, but also in management, economics and other social sciences. The authors of the articles in this book address a wide range of issues and obstacles that they have confronted at various stages in their respective research careers. In reflecting on their personal experiences, they provide practical guidance on how to overcome the types of problems that typically confront academic researchers in their day-to-day work. Includes: - Practical tips on how to undertake research and get findings published - Research project management skills - Inernational and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.