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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

A Pragmatic approach to Accounting Theory.

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TCT. K. Cowan

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Overview

This article explores the evolution of accounting methods and rules responding to societal needs, suggesting implications for practice.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how accounting practices evolve in response to varying societal needs and how they can be effectively structured.
  • Analysis of accounting practices in relation to societal needs.
  • Examination of the progression from needs to objectives, methods, and rules.
  • Discussion of the implications in both administrative accounting and external reporting.
  • Demonstrates that accounting evolved in simple vs. complex societies differently.
  • Indicates that effective accounting methods are essential for managerial information.
  • Finds that objectives in accounting should prioritize the needs of shareholders.

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T. K. Cowan (1968) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42ae4e9516ffd37a3240https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4484081
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  4. 4ACCOUNTING AND THE LAW.1938
  5. 5Utility and Accounting Principles.1967