Transfer Pricing and Decentralised Management

Authors

  • Dr. Alistair Vance Department of Comparative Literature, University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Keywords:

integrated reporting, reporting reliability, accounting information, internal control, governance, professional judgement, reporting quality

Abstract

This paper examines integrated reporting and its relationship with reporting reliability in family-owned enterprises. It considers how accounting processes convert transactions, estimates, and operational evidence into information used for decisions and accountability. The discussion focuses on implementation conditions, measurement choices, control weaknesses, and the needs of users who depend on the resulting reports. Using a conceptual analysis of processes, risks, and outcomes, the paper develops a conceptual framework rather than claiming results from an unreported survey. It argues that improvements are most credible when responsibilities are clear, source evidence is traceable, assumptions are disclosed, and outcomes can be independently reviewed. The analysis offers implications for practitioners and directions for future research.

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Published

28-10-2026

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