Factors that influence the moral reasoning abilities of accountants: Implications for universities and the profession

Journal of Business Ethics

Volumn 16, Issue 12-13, 1997, Pages 1297-1309

  Eynon, Gail ^a   Hill, Nancy Thorley ^a   Stevens, Kevin T ^a  

^a DEPAUL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0001163636     PISSN: 01674544     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/a:1005754201952     Document Type: Article

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