...Olivier Boiral; Iñaki Heras-Saizarbitoria; Marie-Christine Brotherton Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the professionalism and professionalization of sustainability assurance providers based on the experiences and perceptions of auditors involved in this activity. Design...

...Derek Robert Matthews Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer a critique of the sociological model of professionalisation known as the “professional project” put forward by Magali Larson, which has become the prevailing paradigm for accounting historians. Design/methodology/approach...

...John R. Edwards; Malcolm Anderson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the lack of knowledge of the accounting occupational group in England prior to the formation of professional accounting bodies. It aims to do so by focusing on attempts made by writing masters and accountants...