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A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science

Volume: 5 Number: 1 June 29, 2026
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A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science

Abstract

This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of scientific literature in accounting and financial statements to explore the discipline's evolution, prominent themes, research trends, and influential publications. It analyzes 1,669 articles published between 1981 and 2024, indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database, using the keywords “Financial Statement” and “Accounting.” The analysis shows that topics such as financial statement analysis, comparability, earnings management, audit quality, and financial reporting occupy a central position in literature. Additionally, innovative methods like machine learning, data analytics, and data mining are increasingly integrated into the field. Most publications are in English and concentrate in social sciences-focused indices such as the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) and Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). The findings indicate that scientific production is concentrated in a limited number of countries, with the United States, China, Australia, and Canada emerging as the leading contributors to the literature. VOSviewer analyses visualize the relationships between keywords and international collaborations, highlighting conceptual and geographical connections in the field. This study aims to identify research gaps in the accounting literature and to establish a robust foundation for future research. By systematically mapping the accounting and financial reporting literature over the period 1981–2024, it extends existing bibliometric research in accounting through a comprehensive examination of publication trends, thematic developments, intellectual structures, and patterns of international collaboration. In doing so, the study provides an integrated perspective on the evolution of the field while uncovering emerging research trends and relatively underexplored areas that can guide future academic inquiry. Given the critical importance of transparency, reliability, and auditability in financial reporting, the findings offer valuable insights for academics, researchers, and practitioners seeking to better understand the development and future directions of the literature.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Accounting, Auditing and Accountability (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

June 29, 2026

Submission Date

February 23, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 5 Number: 1

APA
Onut, S. (2026). A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science. Uluslararası Güncel Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 5(1), 26-37. https://izlik.org/JA96YG85FE
AMA
1.Onut S. A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science. CUSOS. 2026;5(1):26-37. https://izlik.org/JA96YG85FE
Chicago
Onut, Sefa. 2026. “A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science”. Uluslararası Güncel Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 5 (1): 26-37. https://izlik.org/JA96YG85FE.
EndNote
Onut S (June 1, 2026) A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science. Uluslararası Güncel Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 5 1 26–37.
IEEE
[1]S. Onut, “A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science”, CUSOS, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 26–37, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA96YG85FE
ISNAD
Onut, Sefa. “A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science”. Uluslararası Güncel Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 5/1 (June 1, 2026): 26-37. https://izlik.org/JA96YG85FE.
JAMA
1.Onut S. A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science. CUSOS. 2026;5:26–37.
MLA
Onut, Sefa. “A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science”. Uluslararası Güncel Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 26-37, https://izlik.org/JA96YG85FE.
Vancouver
1.Sefa Onut. A Bibliometric Study on Financial Statement and Accounting Literature in Web of Science. CUSOS [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;5(1):26-37. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA96YG85FE

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