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St. Matthew From An Accounting Perspective, Andrew D. Sharp Oct 2000

St. Matthew From An Accounting Perspective, Andrew D. Sharp

Accounting Historians Notebook

St. Matthew is the patron saint of accountants, tax collectors, bankers, customs officers and security guards. He was originally called Levi; however, this follower of Jesus took the name Matthew-the gift of Yahweh-when called to be a disciple. St. Matthew's feast day is celebrated on September 21st.


Accounting And Controls In The Second Temple, Kevin Nathan Mar 1991

Accounting And Controls In The Second Temple, Kevin Nathan

Accounting Historians Notebook

The Second Temple, which stood in Jerusalem from around 520 B.C.E. to 70 C.E., is known to many in its role as a religious institution. The Bible describes, in Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers, the Jewish sacrificial system and its laws. In Kings it describes the building of the First Temple, and in Ezra and Nehemiah the building of the Second Temple. No primary records have survived concerning the operation of the temple. Therefore, for a detailed description of the Temple's operation and financing it is necessary to examine the Mishnah.


Thus Spake The Rabbis -- The First Income Tax?, Harvey Mann Jan 1984

Thus Spake The Rabbis -- The First Income Tax?, Harvey Mann

Accounting Historians Journal

A passage from the Talmud concerning income tax policy is examined. The attempt is then made to apply the policy to a hypothetical situation and to see whether the policy is relevant to the modern era.


Tithing And Income Measurement, J. Edward Ketz Jan 1984

Tithing And Income Measurement, J. Edward Ketz

Accounting Historians Journal

This article shows that the concept of income measurement goes back at least to Biblical times. The institution of tithing is examined and is seen to imply a concept of income.


History Session At Aaa National Meeting; First Annual Sewanee Economics Symposium : Business In The New South: A Historical Perspective; Quotations From Pacioli; Answers To Accounting History Quiz, Academy Of Accounting Historians Mar 1980

History Session At Aaa National Meeting; First Annual Sewanee Economics Symposium : Business In The New South: A Historical Perspective; Quotations From Pacioli; Answers To Accounting History Quiz, Academy Of Accounting Historians

Accounting Historians Notebook

No abstract provided.


Accounting History Quiz, Hans Johnson Oct 1979

Accounting History Quiz, Hans Johnson

Accounting Historians Notebook

No abstract provided.


History And Human Nature, Leonard Spacek Jan 1975

History And Human Nature, Leonard Spacek

Accounting Historians Journal

Speech given by Leonard Spacek on the occasion of his induction into the Accounting Hall of Fame.