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Building The Canadian Chartered Accountancy Profession: A Biography Of George Edwards, Fca, Cbe, Lld, 1861-1947, Alan John Richardson Jan 2000

Building The Canadian Chartered Accountancy Profession: A Biography Of George Edwards, Fca, Cbe, Lld, 1861-1947, Alan John Richardson

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George Edwards was a key figure in the creation of the modern institutional structure of accounting in Canada. He worked to implement a vision of accountancy as a profession rather than a business. This was reflected in his commitment to accounting education, to the restriction of entry to the CA profession to those who passed a test of competency, and to his desire to demonstrate the social and ethical value of accounting. He was president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, president of the Dominion Association of CAs, and president of the Society of Cost Accountants of Canada. …


Cely Shipping Accounts: Accountability And The Transition From Oral To Written Records, Keith Hooper Jan 1995

Cely Shipping Accounts: Accountability And The Transition From Oral To Written Records, Keith Hooper

Accounting Historians Journal

The records of a voyage from London to Bordeaux during 1486-87 are reviewed. The voyage was the first of a regular pattern of trading voyages conducted on behalf of the Cely family who traded English wheat and wool for Bordeaux wine. This family were fifteenth century London merchants whose accounts and other papers are held by the London Public Record Office. Secondary sources are used to show that by the late fifteenth century many English merchants were attracted to overseas trade, which despite considerable risks, offered the prospect of a good return. The paper illustrates some features of medieval accounting, …


George Washington As An Accountant, Helen M. Cloyd Jan 1979

George Washington As An Accountant, Helen M. Cloyd

Accounting Historians Journal

George Washington's interest in bookkeeping began in 1747 when at the age of 15 he started his first ledger and lasted until his death in 1799. His bookkeeping records span a period of fifty years. This manuscript reveals a unique side to President Washington's personality and recounts his inherent desire for accuracy and honesty in all dealings.


Profiles, Adolph Matz, Harvey Mann, Vahe Baladouni, Richard E. Ziegler Jan 1976

Profiles, Adolph Matz, Harvey Mann, Vahe Baladouni, Richard E. Ziegler

Accounting Historians Journal

Biographical sketches of 4 accountants: Edward P. Moxey, Jr. By Adolph Matz; John McDonald By Harvey Mann; George Soule By Vahe Baladouni; Willard J. Graham By R. E. Ziegler.