... achievements converged at the nexus of accounting, philanthropy and environmental advocacy, warranting heightened acknowledgement [1] . Biographical studies of accountants in the past have subtly mentioned other aspects of an individual’s life, yet there have been few in-depth studies that have provided...

... to real‐world situation due to fictional constructs. It allows internal consideration of personal motivations. Social implications The paper allows discussion of motivation within business and philanthropy. It considers that perhaps the means may justify the ends. Originality/value The paper...

.... Non‐profit organizations Accounting history Pragmatism United States of America Philanthropy Feminism Accountability has become a central theme of management literature and practice, especially in the non‐profit and government sectors. Although the literature on accountability is diverse...