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  • Reflecting on life’s great (accounting) mysteries: Interdisciplinary Research

    Last week I took some time out of some all-consuming writing (also why there was no post last week) to take part in the first of a new series of Research Roundtable sessions (follow the link to find out more should accounting research discussions be your forte). The first session looked at ‘Broadening the boundaries

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  • BAFA 2023: The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpected…

    As mentioned in the previous post, last weekend I set rail for Sheffield to attend the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) annual conference. I mentioned my usual ritual of creating expectations that I am unable to fulfil at such events so now that I am home, it is time to reflect upon my findings…

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  • Expectation vs Reality: A pre-conference pep talk

    This weekend I will make my way to my first conference of the year (there are currently 2 planned) and, as always, I will undergo my pre-event ritual. In the lead up to a conference, I always imagine how I will act. I will introduce myself to people, engage in conversation with people, and make

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  • The Legend of PhD: The Focusing of Research Questions…

    (Disclaimer: Here you will learn that I am a dedicated fan of Nintendo’s ‘Legend of Zelda’ series) After almost 2 years, this week I finally hit the milestone that has haunted me from day 1. I defined my research questions. Of all the mental struggles that a PhD can bring (a topic for future discussion

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  • Technology, Accounting and Gender: An introduction to Wootton & Kemmerer’s (2007) study of Mechanical Accounting

    On re-reading Wootton and Kemmerer’s (2007) paper this week, I am once more drawn to the exploration of gender in accounting, and the question of where humans and technology fit in the profession. Wootton and Kemmerer (2007) provide a fascinating analysis of the introduction and adoption of ‘Mechanical Accounting’ in the US during the industrial

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  • Why not both? The art of Multidisciplinary Research

    Looking back at my past research endeavours, I can see that I am an unfaithful researcher. Though never hesitant to commit to a long haul project, I appear to harness a sub-conscious determination to not be pinned down to one research area. My undergraduate dissertation: Fashion and Architecture, my postgraduate design project: health (via posture)

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  • Taking Breaks and Taking Stock: Moving into 2023

    I had fully intended to create at least one more post before 2022 ended however (and perhaps unsurprisingly knowing my habits with blogs), life had other plans meaning that we are now in the first post of 2023. This is not to say that anything catastrophic and/or life changing threw itself before me as 2022

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  • Reflections in Research: Gendered Language in Literature

    When reviewing historical literature for my thesis, I became very aware of a reality that, while should not have come as a surprise, induced a surprisingly strong reaction in my mind. In every reference to technology, professions, and any other areas of societal or cultural significance, the narrative continually highlighted the journeys, accomplishments, and challenges

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  • The case for Historical Research Pt.1

    For myself, the inclusion of a historical perspective is an obvious choice when pursuing a research interest. From the age of 9, after being given the opportunity to mummify my cuddly rabbit as part of a school project on Ancient Egypt, I have fostered an ever-growing passion for history and its place and influence within

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  • A PhD journey in the world of Accounting, Technology and Humanity

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