Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction and overview of the various
papers in this special issue.
Design/methodology/approach – This takes the form of a discussion paper that explores a number of issues relating to accounting in the media
Findings – The paper describes a variety of theoretical, methodological and empirical approaches
used in the papers for this special issue. In addition, the paper suggests that although the media have provided a rich source of data that has informed accounting research, the use of media and media texts will remain a fertile area of researc
Practical implications – The portrayal of accounting in the media is of interest to accounting
researchers, practitioners, trainees and auditors.
Originality/value – This special issue provides a range of examples of accounting in the media and sets an agenda for future research