Relevance of Accounting Research (ROAR) Scores: Ratings of Titles and Abstracts by Accounting Professionals

28 Pages Posted: 17 Dec 2019 Last revised: 26 Jan 2021

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F. Greg Burton

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy

Scott L. Summers

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy

T. Jeffrey Wilks

Brigham Young University

David A. Wood

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy

Date Written: January 25, 2021

Abstract

The relevance of academic accounting research to practice has been frequently discussed in the accounting academy, yet very little data has been put forth in these discussions. We create relevance of accounting research (ROAR) scores by asking accounting professionals to read and evaluate the titles and abstracts of every article published in 12 leading accounting journals for the years 2016 to 2018, inclusive. These scores allow for an evidence-based evaluation and discussion of how academic accounting research is perceived by accounting professionals. The scores also allow us to identify the articles, authors, journals, and accounting topic areas that are perceived to be more relevant to accounting practice. By continuing to produce these scores in perpetuity, we expect this data to help academics and professionals better identify and utilize research relevant to the accounting profession.

Keywords: Research Relevance, Accounting Rankings, Practice-Oriented Research, Journal Rankings

JEL Classification: M40, M41, M49, M00

Suggested Citation

Burton, Fielding Greg and Summers, Scott L. and Wilks, Thomas Jeffrey and Wood, David A., Relevance of Accounting Research (ROAR) Scores: Ratings of Titles and Abstracts by Accounting Professionals (January 25, 2021). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3501871 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3501871

Fielding Greg Burton

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy ( email )

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Scott L. Summers

Brigham Young University - School of Accountancy ( email )

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Thomas Jeffrey Wilks

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