The Audit Society: Rituals of Verification
by Michael Power
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Author: Michael PowerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-28
ISBN: 0198296037
Number of pages: 200
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Review: Analysis of the Scope of Auditing and Effects Of Its Practice
Summary: 5 Stars
A closely considered analysis of what auditing is as an activity, its change over time, actual practice, implications on society, professional practices and human expectations. Highly recommended for the self-reflexive insights and immensely relevant to any area of professional practice, not just CPAs or auditing/accounting folks.
Summary of The Audit Society: Rituals of Verification
This book is the first systematic exploration of audit as a principle of social organization and control. The author critically examines the reasons, means, and consequences of this audit explosion. He raises important questions about the efficacy of audit processes, suggests that the consequences of this must be evaluated, and contrasts these theories and practices of Trust.Small Business & Entrepreneurship Books
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