Updated and expanded, the Second Edition of Research Methods in Accounting continues to provide a practical and accessible overview of the conduct of applied research studies in accounting,. The Second Edition features: - Expanded coverage of the areas of 'Theory' and 'Statistical Testing' to incorporate new developments - More in-depth detail on theory and associated applications, derived from behavioural, psychological, and qualitative disciplines - Expanded chapter in qualitative research to reflect the movement in qualitative methodologies - Treatment of the practical issues associated with the application of structural equation modelling in quantitative research - Revised chapter on fieldwork to give a more considered view of qualitative research in all its alternative forms.