there is no such thing as the truth, but there is such a thing as stretching the truth too far. There is a reality: theres something there alright. Do not think for a minute that I am saying we imagine the world! (Hines, 1988, p. 253)

Hines, R. D. (1988). Financial accounting: in communicating reality, we construct reality. Accounting, organizations and society, 13(3), 251-261.

REQUIRED:

In relation to the above quote and to Hines (1988) critically discuss to what extent you consider accounting to be an art or a science. You should make reference to real life examples and provide a reasoned conclusion.