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ABSTRACT In this commentary, I offer some observations about the state of experimental management accounting research. I discuss the scope of management accounting research, the current focus of experimental management accounting research, and the need for management accounting research to take into account the distinctive features of the accounting setting. I also make a call for attention to be paid to task, participant, and environmental characteristics in identifying and designing management accounting experiments.
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The mission of the Journal of Management Accounting Research (JMAR) is to advance the theory and practice of management accounting through publication of high-quality applied and theoretical research, using any well-executed research method. JMAR serves the global community of scholars and practitioners whose work impacts or is informed by the role that accounting information plays in decision-making and performance measurement within organizations. Settings may include profit and not-for profit organizations, service, retail and manufacturing organizations and domestic, foreign, and multinational firms. JMAR furthermore seeks to advance an understanding of management accounting in its broader context, such as issues related to the interface between internal and external reporting or taxation. New theories, topical areas, and research methods, as well as original research with novel implications to improve practice and disseminate the best managerial accounting practices are encouraged.