Purpose Waqf has the quality of perpetuity so waqf properties cannot be sold, bought or
given as a gift to others. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure that the property is fully used …

Since around 2003, the number and extent of studies into accounting history and religion
has increased significantly from their prior scarcity. This growing interest in the junction of …

The aim of this study is to investigate the rights-based approach to development and how its
embedded promise of self-determination is enacted in the accountability relationships …

Purpose–In the light of major corporate failures worldwide, business ethics have become an
increasingly important area of managerial competence and responsibility. Most studies on …

Purpose–The purpose of this research is to use an accountability framework to explain the
emerging tensions in accountability and how an intended bottom‐up approach became …

Much of the theoretical, normative and prescriptive research in Islamic economics, finance
and accounting emphasizes the social and moral character of these disciplines. Considering …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to investigate the phenomenon of accounting in non‐
governmental organisations (NGOs). It seeks to understand accounting processes and …

Publisher Summary The chapter discusses case-based research in accounting and its
benefits. It describes the richness of this kind of research that addresses the task of …

This paper is the first of several emanating from a study of the relationship between
accounting, governance and accountability in local government in the UK. A grounded …

Purpose–The concept of accountability has long been argued in the academic and public
policy debate to have been contextually ingrained in the technical processes of accounting …