There is a dearth of good books on accounting in China, East Asia and Southeast Asia. This book makes a valuable contribution towards filling the gap. The chapters in part 1 of the book deal with the cultural influence and economic significance of East and Southeast Asia, and the interrelationships between these matters and accounting in Pacific Asia. Part II contains chapters on accounting in individual countries written by academics who work and research in these countries. The final chapter in part III deals with the problems of and prospects for accounting harmonisation in the region.