A review of Australian management accounting research: 1980-2009

Abstract

This paper reviews 231 papers published by 10 leading management accounting journals between the years 1980 and 2009. The review is structured according to research topics, research settings, research theories, research method and primary data analysis technique. Based on the results of this review, the paper provides reflections on the evolution of Australian management accounting research over the last 30 years and discusses opportunities for future research. © 2010 The Authors. Accounting and Finance © 2010 AFAANZ.