The Routledge Handbook Of Public Sector Accounting

"The Routledge Handbook of Public Sector Accounting explores new developments and transformations in auditing, management control, performance measurement, risk management and sustainability work in the contemporary world of the public sector and the functioning of accounting and management in that realm. It focuses on critical analysis and reflection with respect to changing risk and crisis management patterns in the public sector in the current COVID-19 and post COVID-19 era, across diverse social, political, and institutional settings globally. This research-based edited book, targeted at scholars, professionals, teachers, and consultants in the fields of public sector accounting, auditing, accountability, and management, offers high-level insights into the new architecture and execution of such activities in the emerging post-pandemic world. The chapters are written by leading scholars in the accounting and public administration disciplines internationally and provide important assessments, frameworks, and recommendations concerning a wide variety of institutions, practices, and policies with a view to addressing the many emerging societal, governmental, and professional issues. Spanning theoretical, empirical, and policy discussion contributions, the book's chapters will be readily accessible to accounting, auditing, and management audiences alike"--