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Reassessing Accounting Faculty Scholarly Expectations: Journal Classification By Author Affiliation, Alan N. Attaway, Sidney J. Baxendale, Benjamin P. Foster, Julia N. Karcher

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An extensive literature exists that determines accounting journal rankings and top research producers both individually and by program. While this research stream provides valuable insights to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) accredited programs and to programs working to achieve such accreditation, it frequently is based on quality perceptions or considers top-rated programs only. This study extends previous research by reviewing authorship by faculty at a wider range of institutions. The results of this study suggest that lists based on the “top” journals may be unrealistic for many institutions. The information provided in this manuscript should …