Journal of
Accounting and Taxation

  • Abbreviation: J. Account. Taxation
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6664
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAT
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 209

Full Length Research Paper

Influence of individual ethical orientation on tax compliance: Evidence among Ghanaian Taxpayers

Randolph Nsor-Ambala
  • Randolph Nsor-Ambala
  • University of Reading, Henley Business School, United Kingdom.
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  •  Received: 20 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 08 June 2015
  •  Published: 30 June 2015

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