Judgment and Decision-Making Research in Accounting and ... (ISBN 0521418445)

Book Description:
Since accounting information is a critical basis for most business decisions, the time has arrived for a serious analysis of the cognitive processes that govern such judgments. Judgment and Decision-Making Research in Accounting and Auditing , edited by Robert and Alison Ashton, draws from psychological and economic theories to present over 20 years of research that analyzes how managers, investors and creditors use accounting information in decision making. Nine chapters by leading researchers offer a comprehensive survey of the field and provide direction for future study.

Excellent book for thoughful accountants:
Excellent review of the state of the art in human judgement research in all areas of accounting in the early 1990's. Readable by Ph.D. students, faculty and thoughtful practitioners.