A critical analysis of the use of accounting standards’ comment letters as lobbying tools by extractive industry firms

A. O. Asekomeh, A. Russell, Heather Tarbert

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Abstract

This paper argues that comment letters in response to a recent proposed accounting standard were used by the extractive industry as lobbying tools. Specifically, a content analysis of responses received in respect of the IASC’s extractive industries issues paper reveals the greatest divergence of views on accounting treatments that have the highest potential for income management. This divergence appears to represent an attempt by lobbyists to ensure that income management strategies are not forfeited.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)55-76
Number of pages22
JournalPetroleum Accounting And Financial Management Journal
Volume25
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

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Extractive industries
Income
Lobbying
Divergence
Accounting standards
Management strategy
Content analysis

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Asekomeh, A. O. ; Russell, A. ; Tarbert, Heather. / A critical analysis of the use of accounting standards’ comment letters as lobbying tools by extractive industry firms. In: Petroleum Accounting And Financial Management Journal. 2006 ; Vol. 25, No. 3. pp. 55-76.
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Asekomeh, AO, Russell, A & Tarbert, H 2006, 'A critical analysis of the use of accounting standards’ comment letters as lobbying tools by extractive industry firms', Petroleum Accounting And Financial Management Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 55-76.

A critical analysis of the use of accounting standards’ comment letters as lobbying tools by extractive industry firms. / Asekomeh, A. O.; Russell, A.; Tarbert, Heather.

In: Petroleum Accounting And Financial Management Journal, Vol. 25, No. 3, 2006, p. 55-76.

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