1. Introduction 2. Accounting Theory Construction 3. Applying theory to accounting regulation Part Two Theory and accounting practice 4. A conceptual framework 5. Measurement theory 6. Accounting measurement systems 7. Assets 8. Liabilities and owners' equity 9. Revenue 10. Expenses Part 3 Accounting and research 11. Positive theory of accoutning policy and disclosure 12. Captial market research 13. Behavioural Research in Accounting 14. Emerging issues in accounting and auditing