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Constraints and stimuli in the implementation of public accounting reform: systematic literature review and future research agenda

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  • Margarida Isabel Liberato
  • Inna Choban de Sousa Paiva
  • Rogério Serrasqueiro

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Purpose - The purpose of this study is to discuss the most relevant literature related to the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the public sector in developed and developing countries, identifying the constraints and stimuli they represent in the implementation of the public accounting reform. It also presents future research proposals on the factors identified. Design/methodology/approach - The methodology is based on a systematic review of the literature described by Moheret al.(2009). The final sample includes 90 academic papers published from 2000 to 2022. Findings - The main findings indicate that there are differences between constraints and stimuli in the implementation of accounting standards between developed and developing countries. In terms of constraints, the main factor in developed countries is the lack of training, whereas in developing countries it is the limitation on financial resources. In addition, the results demonstrate that in developed countries the factors that most encourage the implementation of accounting standards are modernization and improvement of accounting, while in developing countries, encouragement comes mainly from external and internal pressure. Practical implications - This study helps countries and institutions to learn from experience and better prepare for the accounting reforms of public administration that they will undertake. Managers of public organizations may be willing to make decisions in the adoption of IPSAS if they take into account the factors established herein. Social implications - This study helps countries and institutions to learn from the experience, better prepare for the public administration accounting reforms that they will undertake and add greater transparency in the accountability of public accounts to citizens. Originality/value - In addition to previous studies, this study addresses a number of factors perceived by those involved in the implementation of IPSAS in developed and developing countries and provides a robust research agenda to pursue during the coming years, as there are several important unexplored questions that invite further research.

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  • Margarida Isabel Liberato & Inna Choban de Sousa Paiva & Rogério Serrasqueiro, 2023. "Constraints and stimuli in the implementation of public accounting reform: systematic literature review and future research agenda," Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 20(3), pages 560-592, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:jaocpp:jaoc-01-2022-0018
    DOI: 10.1108/JAOC-01-2022-0018
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