Abstract
This entry defines and explores positive accounting theory (PAT), including its foundations, hypotheses, contributions, criticisms, and emerging directions in the field. Readers can use this entry to assess their understanding of PAT and its application to practical scenarios.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sage Publications - Foundations in Accounting Series |
| Publisher | Sage Publications |
| State | Accepted/In press - 1964 |