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A six-country comparison of the use of graphs in annual reports

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  • Beattie, Vivien & Jones, Michael John, 2001. "A six-country comparison of the use of graphs in annual reports," The International Journal of Accounting, Elsevier, vol. 36(2), pages 195-222, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:accoun:v:36:y:2001:i:2:p:195-222
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