The integration of accounting and the economics of information developed by Joel S. Demski and those he inspired has revolutionized accounting thought. This volume collects papers on accounting theory in honor of Professor Demski. The book also contains an extensive review of Professor Demski’s own contributions to the theory of accounting over the past four decades.

One of the outstanding accounting theoreticians of the twentieth century, Carl Thomas Devine exhibited a breadth and depth of knowledge few in the field of accounting have equalled. This book collects together eight previously unpublished essays on accounting theory written by Professor Devine.Professor Devine passed away in 1998, prior to the sign

This book presents a collection of thirteen essays by one of America's great academic accountants, Carl Devine. The essays explore in substantial depth the evolution of Professor Devine's philosophy, research, and thinking during his nearly sixty years of study. The extent of his knowledge spans a variety of disciplines from science and mathematics to philosophy and religion. This eclectic collection of essays is continuously rewarding, and with even a cursory review one quickly discovers the richness and breadth of Devine's work. This book will be an invaluable historical and scholarly legacy to future generation of accounting students and educators. In them Professor Devine reflects objectively on some of the personalities in, and development of accounting and accounting thought during two momentous generations in which a revolution has occurred in accounting research and in the accounting/auditing professions.