Accounting Services, the Islamic Middle East, and the Global Economy

In an international economy where increasing attention is being focused upon global linkages, this book offers unique insights into the role that services provided by major international accounting firms are playing in such linkages and domestic expansion as a selection of Islamic economies in the Middle East. Highlighting Egypt, Saudia Arabia, Turkey, and the small gulf states, this book explores the issues and trends in regional growth and change. It provides a unique overview or assessment of how the accounting firms, through their service offerings, impact international linkages and developmental prospects in the Islamic nations that are featured.

In an international economy where increasing attention is being focused upon global linkages, this book offers unique insights into the role that services provided by major international accounting firms are playing in such linkages and domestic expansion as a selection of Islamic economies in the Middle East. Highlighting Egypt, Saudia Arabia, Turkey, and the small gulf states, this book explores the issues and trends in regional growth and change. It provides a unique overview or assessment of how the accounting firms, through their service offerings, impact international linkages and developmental prospects in the Islamic nations that are featured.

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Builds on earlier studies of the role of major international accounting firms, but departs from them by taking into account the impact of oil and Islam in the Middle East. After providing background information, overviews the economies in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and selected small gulf states; and discusses the legal and institutional parameters facing business operations and their impact on growth and change. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

DAVID L. MCKEE is Professor of Economics in the Graduate School of Management of Kent State University, where he specializes in development economics and economic change.

DON E. GARNER is Professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting at California State University, Stanislaus.

YOSRA ABUAMARA MCKEE is a private consultant, specializing in trade and development issues.