Readability of accountants’ communications with small business—Some Australian evidence

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• Gerard William Stoneis a member of the Centre for Accounting, Governance and Sustainability at the University of South Australia and Program Director of the University’s Commerce program. His research interests include accounting communications and education and accountants’ relationship with the small business sector.
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