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Professor Jeffrey Unerman

Formerly at Lancaster University

  1. 2020
  2. Published

    Risks from self-referential peer review echo chambers developing in research fields

    Unerman, J., 1/09/2020, In: British Accounting Review. 52, 5, 12 p., 100910.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Advancing research into accounting and the UN sustainable development goals

    Bebbington, J. & Unerman, J., 31/08/2020, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 33, 7, p. 1657-1670 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Shifting the focus of sustainability accounting from impacts to risks and dependencies: Researching the transformative potential of TCFD reporting

    O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 1/07/2020, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 29 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. 2019
  6. Published

    NGO accountability: retrospective and prospective academic contributions

    Agyemang, G., O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 2/12/2019, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 32, 8, p. 2353-2366 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    NGOs in Ghana: accountabilities, performance and motivations

    Agyemang, G., O’Dwyer, B., Owusu, C. A. & Unerman, J., 30/07/2019, Routledge Companion to Accounting in Emerging Economies. Weetman, P. & Tsalavoutas, I. (eds.). Abingdon: Routledge

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  8. 2018
  9. Published

    Celebrating advances in LGBT+ diversity in the accountancy profession: Not letting idealistic purity become the enemy of progress

    Unerman, J., 5/11/2018, In: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal. 9, 5, p. 636-641 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Evaluating the integrated reporting journey: insights, gaps and agendas for future research

    Rinaldi, L., Unerman, J. & de Villiers, C., 18/06/2018, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 31, 5, p. 1294-1318 25 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: An enabling role for accounting research

    Bebbington, J. & Unerman, J., 15/01/2018, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 31, 1, p. 2-24 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Corporate reporting and accounting for externalities

    Unerman, J., Bebbington, J. & O’Dwyer, B., 2018, In: Accounting and Business Research. 48, 5, p. 497-522 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  13. 2017
  14. Published

    Seeking “conversations for accountability”: Mediating the impact of non-governmental organization (NGO) upward accountability processes

    Agyemang, G., O’Dwyer, B., Unerman, J. & Awumbila, M., 19/06/2017, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 30, 5, p. 982-1007 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Re-theorizing the configuration of organizational fields: the IIRC and the pursuit of ‘Enlightened’ corporate reporting

    Humphrey, C., O’Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 2017, In: Accounting and Business Research. 47, 1, p. 30-63 34 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. 2016
  17. Published

    ‘Mixing’ and ‘Bending’: The recontextualisation of discourses of sustainability in integrated reporting

    Zappettini, F. & Unerman, J., 10/2016, In: Discourse and Communication. 10, 5, p. 521-542 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Fostering rigour in accounting for social sustainability

    O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 02/2016, In: Accounting, Organizations and Society. 49, p. 32-40 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. 2015
  20. Published

    Confronting a coercion logic with nongovernmental organization upward accountability processes

    Agyemang, G., O’Dwyer, B., Unerman, J. & Awumbila, M., 2015, Egham: Royal Holloway.

    Research output: Working paper

  21. 2014
  22. Published

    Foreword

    O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 10/2014, Performance Management in Nonprofit Organizations: Global Perspectives. Hoque, Z. & Parker, L. (eds.). New York: Routledge, p. xix-xx

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNForeword/postscript

  23. Published

    Academic contributions to enhancing accounting for sustainable development

    Unerman, J. & Chapman, C., 08/2014, In: Accounting, Organizations and Society. 39, 6, p. 385-394 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Sustainability Accounting and Accountability

    Bebbington, J. (Editor), Unerman, J. (Editor) & O'Dwyer, B. (Editor), 29/05/2014, 2nd ed ed. London: Routledge. 300 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  25. Published

    Sustainability Accounting and Accountability

    Bebbington, J. (Editor), Unerman, J. (Editor) & O’Dwyer, B. (Editor), 05/2014, 2nd ed. ed. London: Routledge. 300 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  26. Published

    Drawing to a close and future horizons

    Bebbington, J., Unerman, J. & O’Dwyer, B., 2014, Sustainability Accounting and Accountability. Unerman, J., Bebbington, J. & O'Dwyer, B. (eds.). 2nd ed ed. London: Routledge

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  27. Published

    Incorporating materiality considerations into analyses of absence from sustainability reporting

    Unerman, J. & Zappettini, F., 2014, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 34, 3, p. 172-186 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Integrated reporting: Insights, gaps and an agenda for future research

    de Villiers, C., Rinaldi, L. & Unerman, J., 2014, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 27, 7, p. 1042-1067 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Introduction to sustainability accounting and accountability

    Bebbington, J., Unerman, J. & O’Dwyer, B., 2014, Sustainability Accounting and Accountability. Bebbington, J., Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B. (eds.). 2nd ed ed. London: Routledge

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  30. Published

    Realizing the potential of interdisciplinarity in accounting research

    O’Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 2014, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 27, 8, p. 1227-1232 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  31. Published

    The role of stakeholder engagement and dialogue within the sustainability reporting process

    Rinaldi, L., Unerman, J. & Tilt, C., 2014, Sustainability Accounting and Accountability. Bebbington, J., Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B. (eds.). 2nd ed ed. London: Routledge

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  32. 2013
  33. Published

    Social and Environmental Accounting Research: Homogeneity, Faddishness and Herding at the Expense Social Significance?

    Ferguson, J. & Unerman, J., 2013, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 33, 3, p. 131-133 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  34. 2012
  35. Published

    Editorial

    Ferguson, J. & Unerman, J., 1/04/2012, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 32, 1, p. 1-2 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  36. Published

    Accounting and accountability for NGOs

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2012, Handbook of Accounting and Development. Hopper, T., Tsamenyi, M., Uddin, S. & Wickramasinghe, D. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., p. 143-161 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  37. Unpublished

    Developing stakeholder engagement as a prerequisite to sustainability reporting: the case of the UK supermarket sector

    Rinaldi, L. & Unerman, J., 2012, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  38. Published

    Explicit and Implicit Subject Bias in the ABS Journal Quality Guide

    Hoepner, A. G. F. & Unerman, J., 2012, In: Accounting Education. 21, 1, p. 3-15 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  39. 2011
  40. Published

    The importance of peer-reviewed social and environmental accountability research in advancing sustainability

    Bebbington, J. & Unerman, J., 1/04/2011, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 31, 1, p. 1-6 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  41. Published

    Seeking legitimacy for new assurance forms: the case of assurance on sustainability reporting

    O'Dwyer, B., Owen, D. & Unerman, J., 01/2011, In: Accounting, Organizations and Society. 36, 1, p. 31-52 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Corporate social reporting

    Unerman, J., 2011, Key Concepts in Critical Management Studies. Tadajewski, M., Maclaran, P., Parsons, E. & Parker, M. (eds.). Sage

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  43. Published

    Debate: The importance of an integrated understanding of sustainability in guiding accounting practices

    Unerman, J., 2011, In: Public Money and Management. 31, 4, p. 233-235 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Developing the relevance of the accounting academy: the importance of drawing from the diversity of research approaches

    Broadbent, J. & Unerman, J., 2011, In: Meditari Accountancy Research. 19, 1/2, p. 7-21 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Financial accounting theory: European edition

    Deegan, C. & Unerman, J., 2011, McGraw-Hill. 556 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  46. Published

    The Rise of the Global Reporting Initiative: A Case of Institutional Entrepreneurship

    Unerman, J., 2011, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 31, 2, p. 174-175 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  47. 2010
  48. Published

    Sustainability Accounting and Accountability

    Unerman, J., O'Dwyer, B. & Bebbington, K. J., 14/12/2010, 1st ed. London: Routledge Cavendish.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  49. Published

    Accounting for Sustainability: Practical Insights

    Hopwood, A. (Editor), Unerman, J. (Editor) & Fries, J. (Editor), 2010, Earthscan. 258 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  50. Published

    Enhancing the role of accountability in promoting the rights of beneficiaries of development NGOs

    O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 2010, In: Accounting and Business Research. 40, 5, p. 451-471 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  51. Published

    Evolution of risk, opportunity and the business case in embedding connected reporting at BT

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2010, Accounting for Sustainability: Practical Insights. Hopwood, A., Unerman, J. & Fries, J. (eds.). Earthscan, p. 149-171 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  52. Published

    Introduction to the accounting for sustainability: case studies

    Hopwood, A. & Unerman, J., 2010, Accounting for Sustainability: Practical Insights. Hopwood, A., Unerman, J. & Fries, J. (eds.). Earthscan, p. 1-28 28 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  53. Published

    NGO accountability and sustainability issues in the changing global environment

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2010, In: Public Management Review. 12, 4, p. 475-486 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  54. Published

    Summary and conclusions

    Hopwood, A., Unerman, J., Fries, J. & McCulloch, K., 2010, Accounting for Sustainability: Practical Insights. Hopwood, A., Unerman, J. & Fries, J. (eds.). Earthscan, p. 233-242 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  55. Published

    The Relevance and Utility of Leading Accounting Research

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2010, London: Certified Accountants Educational Trust. (ACCA research report)

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  56. 2009
  57. Published

    NGO accountability: Its impact on aid delivery

    Agyemang, G., Awumbila, M., Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2009, ACCA.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  58. 2008
  59. Published

    Corporate reporting of intellectual capital: Evidence from UK companies

    Striukova, L., Unerman, J. & Guthrie, J., 12/2008, In: British Accounting Review. 40, 4, p. 297-313 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  60. Published

    The paradox of greater NGO accountability: A case study of Amnesty Ireland

    O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 10/2008, In: Accounting, Organizations and Society. 33, 7-8, p. 801-824 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  61. Published

    Preface to: Sustainability and life: How long can earth tolerate the human Economy?

    Bebbington, J. & Unerman, J., 2008, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 28, 2, p. 91 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  62. Published

    Strategic reputation risk management and corporate social responsibility reporting

    Unerman, J., 2008, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 21, 3, p. 362-364 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  63. 2007
  64. Published

    The business case for regulation of corporate social responsibility and accountability

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 12/2007, In: Accounting Forum. 31, 4, p. 332-353 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  65. Published

    From functional to social accountability: Transforming the accountability relationship between funders and non-governmental development organisations

    O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 2007, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 20, 3, p. 446-471 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  66. Published

    Introducing and imagining a new literature

    Bebbington, J. & Unerman, J., 2007, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. 27, 2, p. 4-7 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  67. Published

    Introduction to sustainability accounting and accountability

    Unerman, J., Bebbington, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2007, Sustainability Accounting and Accountability. Unerman, J., Bebbington, J. & O'Dwyer, B. (eds.). Routledge, p. 1-16 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  68. Published

    Postscript and conclusions

    Bebbington, J., O'Dwyer, B. & Unerman, J., 2007, Sustainability Accounting and Accountability. Unerman, J., Bebbington, J. & O'Dwyer, B. (eds.). Routledge, p. 345-349 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  69. Published

    Stakeholder engagement and dialogue

    Unerman, J., 2007, Sustainability Accounting and Accountability. Unerman, J., Bebbington, J. & O'Dwyer, B. (eds.). Routledge, p. 86-103 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  70. Published

    Sustainability Accounting and Accountability

    Unerman, J. (Editor), Bebbington, J. (Editor) & O'Dwyer, B. (Editor), 2007, Routledge. 362 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  71. Published

    UK reporting of intellectual capital

    Unerman, J., Guthrie, J. & Striukova, L., 2007, Institutes of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. 68 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  72. 2006
  73. Published

    On James Bond and the importance of NGO accountability

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2006, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 19, 3, p. 305-318 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  74. Published

    Theorising accountability for NGO advocacy

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 2006, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 19, 3, p. 349-376 28 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  75. 2005
  76. Published

    Perceptions on the emergence and future development of corporate social disclosure in Ireland: Engaging the voices of non-governmental organisations

    O'Dwyer, B., Unerman, J. & Bradley, J., 1/01/2005, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 18, 1, p. 14-43 30 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  77. Published

    User needs in sustainability reporting: Perspectives of stakeholders in Ireland

    O'Dwyer, B., Unerman, J. & Hession, E., 2005, In: European Accounting Review. 14, 4, p. 759-787 29 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  78. 2004
  79. Published

    Increased stakeholder dialogue and the internet: Towards greater corporate accountability or reinforcing capitalist hegemony?

    Unerman, J. & Bennett, M., 10/2004, In: Accounting, Organizations and Society. 29, 7, p. 685-707 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  80. Published

    Enron, WorldCom, Andersen et al. A challenge to modernity

    Unerman, J. & O'Dwyer, B., 08/2004, In: Critical Perspectives on Accounting. 15, 6-7, p. 971-993 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  81. 2003
  82. Published

    Enhancing organizational global hegemony with narrative accounting disclosures: An early example

    Unerman, J., 2003, In: Accounting Forum. 27, 4, p. 425-448 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  83. 2000
  84. Published

    Methodological issues - Reflections on quantification in corporate social reporting content analysis

    Unerman, J., 2000, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 13, 5, p. 667-681 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  85. 1999
  86. Published

    Ethical relativism: A reason for differences in corporate social reporting?

    Lewis, L. & Unerman, J., 08/1999, In: Critical Perspectives on Accounting. 10, 4, p. 521-547 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  87. 1998
  88. Published

    International differences in corporate social reporting and ethical relativism

    Lewis, L. & Unerman, J., 1998, Organisational Discourse: Pretexts, Subtexts and Contexts. KMCP

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  89. Published

    Personal skills development and first year undergraduate accounting education: A teaching note

    Agyemang, G. & Unerman, J., 1998, In: Accounting Education. 7, 1, p. 87-92 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  90. 1996
  91. Published

    Accounting, legitimation and ethics: A case study of single issue, direct action politics

    Unerman, J., 1996, In: Journal of Applied Accounting Research. 3, 2, p. 37-72 36 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  92. 1994
  93. Published

    Apskaita ir Infliacija: respublikinės mokslinės konferencijos medžiaga, Vilnius, 1994

    Unerman, J., 1994, Lietuvos Ukis Ir Ekonomikos Mokslas: respublikinės mokslinės konferencijos medžiaga, Vilnius, 1994. Brazaitis, Z. (ed.). Vilnius University, Lithuania

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

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