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October 1, 1968The Accounting Review

Management Controls for Professional Firms.

W. Thomas Porter William J. Bruns

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Key Points

The review aims to summarize the key themes and insights presented in the book on management controls.
Analyzing the content and structure of the book.
Evaluating the applicability of the concepts to real-world professional firms.
Comparing the authors' viewpoints with existing literature on management controls.
Highlights the importance of effective management controls in enhancing firm performance.
Identifies gaps in traditional management approaches for professional firms.
Suggests strategies for implementing better control systems.

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Implication

Book review identifies key aspects of management controls in professional firms, suggesting improvements.

Abstract

Reviews the book "Management Controls for Professional Firms," by Reginald L. Jones and H. George Trentin.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba434a4e9516ffd37a464a https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4482304

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