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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Comments on Wilson and Jensen.

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RKRobert S. KaplanBoston University

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Commentary evaluates insights on auditing market and positive theory in accounting research, suggesting implications for decision-making.

Key Points

  • The commentary analyzes the contributions of Wilson and Jensen to accounting research, focusing on game theory and positive theory.
  • Analysis of Wilson's and Jensen's theories on auditing and economic behavior.
  • Evaluation of the implications of these theories on market dynamics and decision-making.
  • Discussion of historical perspectives from respective authors regarding accounting practices.
  • Wilson's work highlights the importance of reputation in the auditing market.
  • Information disclosure is framed as a strategic competition issue among firms.
  • Jensen's positive theory emphasizes predictive models based on economic agent preferences, enhancing understanding of market behavior.

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Robert S. Kaplan (1983) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43f74e9516ffd37a5adbhttps://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4482741
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