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20th Century Publications On Cost Accounting By Spanish Authors Previous To The Standardization Act (1900-1978), Daniel Carrasco Diaz, Esteban Hernandez Esteve, Maria Jesus Morales Caparros, Daniel Sanchez Toledano

Accounting Historians Journal

This paper aims to describe and explain the beginning and evolution of cost accounting in Spain through the examination of accounting texts. In this evolution, three periods are distinguished: the late 19th century, the first half of the 20th century, and 1951-1978. In 1978, the official standardization of Spanish cost accounting occurred. Cost accounting first appeared in Spanish texts at the start of the 20th century. However, in 19th century accounting treatises can be found references to some aspects of cost accounting to which the paper refers. The traditional orientation of authors in the second period clearly reflects a monistic …