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In 2009 the political and social life of Italy featured high levels of uncertainty. Lackluster economic performance was the most obvious source of anxiety, but Silvio Berlusconi’s center-right coalition also had to contend with a series of sensational revelations about the prime minister’s personal life as well as more troubling divisions within the coalition itself. Meanwhile, the governing coalition faced additional challenges: the European elections, a referendum on electoral reform, and a controversial G-8 summit. The center-left opposition struggled as well: from the resignation of Walter Veltroni to the election of Pier Luigi Bersani, the Partito Democratico had difficulty uniting around a common platform or even a coherent mission. As many of the more salacious stories involving politicians faded from the public eye, debate revolved around the reform of welfare state institutions and administrative practices, while fundamental cleavages over religious values and immigration deepened. The popular mood was unsettled but events calmed markedly in the immediate aftermath of a violent attack on the prime minister, and as the year closed, Italians proved capable of managing the uncertainty that continued to hover over the country.

This Research Handbook explores how accounting is evolving to meet new business needs, driven by social, environmental, and technological change. It highlights how trends like globalization, sustainable development, digital transformation, and major global events, such as pandemics and conflicts, are reshaping both the purpose and practice of accounting.Contributing authors address two key perspectives: the role of accounting in supporting business decision-making and in communicating with external stakeholders. By bridging these internal and external viewpoints, the Research Handbook presents fresh insights into modern accounting's growing complexity. Chapters also provide thoughtful reflections on the emergence of challenges driven by digital and sustainable transitions in the field. Key topics covered include the rise of new accounting methods and performance measurement, the impact of digital technologies like AI and big data, and accounting's critical role in sustainability reporting through ESG and SDG metrics.This expansive Research Handbook is a crucial read for students and scholars of accounting, business and management. The theoretical reflections and practical insights provided will also greatly benefit management and business practitioners and organizations navigating accounting's changing landscape.

This Research Handbook explores how accounting is evolving to meet new business needs, driven by social, environmental, and technological change. It highlights how trends like globalization, sustainable development, digital transformation, and major global events, such as pandemics and conflicts, are reshaping both the purpose and practice of accounting.Contributing authors address two key perspectives: the role of accounting in supporting business decision-making and in communicating with external stakeholders. By bridging these internal and external viewpoints, the Research Handbook presents fresh insights into modern accounting's growing complexity. Chapters also provide thoughtful reflections on the emergence of challenges driven by digital and sustainable transitions in the field. Key topics covered include the rise of new accounting methods and performance measurement, the impact of digital technologies like AI and big data, and accounting’s critical role in sustainability reporting through ESG and SDG metrics.This expansive Research Handbook is a crucial read for students and scholars of accounting, business and management. The theoretical reflections and practical insights provided will also greatly benefit management and business practitioners and organizations navigating accounting’s changing landscape.