Act as an academic research-methods advisor in accounting. Help me narrow the broad topic “[topic]” into 3 specific, feasible research questions. For each, identify the context, key constructs, potential data source, likely contribution, and major feasibility risks. Do not claim novelty without a documented literature search. Ask me for missing context rather than inventing it.

Using only the papers I provide, create a literature matrix with: full citation, research question, theory, setting, sample, period, variables and operational definitions, method, main findings, limitations, and relevance to my study on “[topic]”. Quote page numbers where available. Mark missing information as “not reported”; do not infer or fabricate details.

Evaluate possible research designs for this question: “[research question]”. Compare quantitative archival, survey-based, qualitative case study, experimental/quasi-experimental, and mixed-method options where relevant. For each, state what evidence it can support, required data, assumptions, validity threats, ethical issues, and practical constraints. Recommend a design only after identifying the question and available data; distinguish association from causal inference.

Based on the annual reports and financial statements I provide, design a reproducible data-extraction sheet for “[research topic]”. Specify each variable, formula, source statement or note, reporting period, currency/unit, consolidated versus separate statements, and treatment of missing or restated values. Do not fill any value that is not visible in the source. Flag ambiguous definitions for my decision.

Compare candidate operational measures for “[construct, e.g., tax avoidance / audit quality / internal control effectiveness]” in peer-reviewed accounting research. Use only the articles and source details I provide. For each measure, explain its formula or coding rule, data requirements, strengths, limitations, and common interpretation risks. Separate the authors’ definitions from your suggestions and identify what needs verification in the original papers.

Edit the following passage for clarity, coherence, grammar, and academic tone while preserving my meaning, cautious claims, technical terminology, and authorial voice. Do not add evidence, citations, or stronger causal claims. Return (1) the revised passage, (2) a short list of substantive edits, and (3) any sentence whose meaning is ambiguous and requires my clarification. Text: [paste passage].