Crossing the great divide: critiquing the sacred secular dichotomy in accounting research

Article Abstract:

A critical view on sacred secular dichotomy existing in research of accounting methods of religious organizations is presented. Studies suggest that there is a conflict between the purpose for which the funds received by religious organizations are spent, and the method of accounting the same. It is contended that religious organizations often feel that standard accounting procedures hamper their mission.

United Kingdom

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The sacred and the secular: examining the role of accounting in the religious context

Article Abstract:

A study on accounting procedures of religious organizations is presented. Presence of a conflict between accounting issues and religious values, as indicated by some researchers, is also investigated.

Public affairs, Services information, Services, Religious aspects

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Does one size fit all? The sacred and secular divide revisted with insights from Niebuhr's typology of social action

Article Abstract:

A critical view of the accounting research by Laughlin and Booth, highlighting the uncertainty in role of accountants and accounting procedures vis-a-vis religious organizations, is presented.

Management dynamics, Practice, Accountants

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