The Development of Accounting in an International Context - A Festschrift in Honour of R. H. Parker (Hardcover, New)

This collection of commissioned papers from some of the world's most renowned scholars in accounting celebrates the academic achievements of Professor Bob Parker. Reflecting his contribution to the history of accountancy, the volume studies the development of accounting in an international context. Basil Yamey analyzes the interesting diversity of accounting in Europe from late medieval times to 1800. The 19th century development of the profession in the UK and Australia is examined by Tom Lee and by Edwards, Carnegie and Cauberg; Lee Parker looks at the topical area of professional conduct; Richard Morris charts the influence of England on Australia in the development of one type of corporate legal form; Bell, Peasnell, Tweedie and Whittington analyze aspects of current value accounting; Steve Zeff adds to his work on political influence on standard setting by looking at a recent US example; Gray and Roberts seek to explain patterns of foreign listing on the London Stock Exchange; finally, Segun Wallace studies the development of accounting research in the UK.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge International Studies in Business History
Release date:	July 1997
First published:	1998
Editors:	T.E. Cooke • C.W. Nobes
Foreword by:	Sir Bryan Carsberg
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	274
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-15528-1
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Accounting > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-15528-2
Barcode:	9780415155281

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