'A comprehensive guide full of insightful information for those who want to enhance their current stock of knowledge on international best practices for accounting, governance and accountability in emerging economies . a must-read primer for higher degrees by research students, practitioners and consultants.' -- Professor Zahirul Hoque , La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University, Australia 'This handbook is a welcome and timely addition to the limited literature on accounting in emerging economies - timely in particular because there is a need to shift the focus away from the much-examined developed capital market economies, towards settings and jurisdictions of which less is known and published in the English language. It is a welcome reminder that accounting practice, regulation and the accounting profession are not homogenous, but subject to local as well as global socio-economic and political influences. In essence, this book provides a wealth of resources for the classroom as well as for researchers.' -- Professor Lisa Evans, University of Stirling, UK 'It is a privilege to endorse Part IV of this book, especially Chapter 21 offers an authoritative and up-to-date overview of research in accounting in emerging economies from the leading researchers in the world, including its main originator, Professor Trevor Hopper.' -- Professor Collins Ntim, Professor of Accounting and Deputy Head of Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK "Weetman and Tsalavoutas provide a solid view of the challenges of implementing Western accounting principles and practices in emerging countries and the challenges that researchers face in disseminating their work. Summing Up: Recommended.

Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals." --L. Camacho, Brigham Young University for CHOICE Awards.