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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Accounting and the Evaluation of Social Programs: A Comment.

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MGMichael H. GranofThe University of Texas at AustinCSCharles H. SmithHonda (Japan)

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Implication

Commentary argues that accountants lack expertise for effectively assessing social programs, highlighting key limitations.

Key Points

  • This article critiques the ability of accountants to effectively contribute to the evaluation of social programs.
  • Analysis of arguments presented by M.E. Francis regarding accountants' roles.
  • Identification of limitations in accountants’ expertise related to assessment methods.
  • Discussion on the potential impact of accountants working alongside specialists from other fields.
  • Accountants lack the necessary knowledge and training to accurately assess sampling methods.
  • They are not equipped to determine or analyze relevant statistical information.
  • Findings suggest accountants usually do not work with precisely accurate data.

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Granof et al. (1974) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba420a4e9516ffd37a1f6chttps://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4492077
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Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Accounting and the Evaluation of Social Programs: A Critical Comment.1973
  2. 2Accounting and the Evaluating of Social Programs: A Reply.1974
  3. 3Committee on Measures of Effectiveness for Social Programs.1972
  4. 4Report of the Committee on the Measurement of Social Costs: American Accounting Association.1974
  5. 5THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTING.1961