A History of Auditing: The Changing Audit Process in Britain from the Nineteenth Century to the Present Day Contributor(s): Matthews, Derek (Author) |
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ISBN: 041538169X ISBN-13: 9780415381697 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2006 Annotation: The collapse in the US of Enron and Worldcom, together with their auditors, Arthur Andersen, has focused the public spotlight on the company audit and made it a highly controversial aspect of the accountant's work. In Britain, the recent legal action by Equitable Life against Ernst and Young is only the latest in a long line of scandals at BCCI, Maxwell, and the Barings bank, among many others. "A History of Auditing" for the first time lifts the lid off the work of the auditors, and details how historically they have got themselves into the present situation. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Accounting - General - Business & Economics | Accounting - Financial - Business & Economics | Finance - General |
Dewey: 657.094 |
LCCN: 2005015544 |
Series: Routledge New Works in Accounting History |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (0.99 lbs) 192 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index |
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Publisher Description: The rise of the British accountancy profession from the late nineteenth century to the present day, and the world-wide success of its accountancy firms, were to a large extent based on the growth of the audit function. This book explores the history of the audit process in Britain, demonstrating that the characteristic features of the auditing industry are a diversity in practice based largely on the different types of clients the auditors serve. The book examines the innovation that was brought about by the staggering developments in information technology which have been seen over the last few centuries. This comprehensive history will be a useful reference tool for accounting, business and economic historians and will also be an enlightening read for all those with an interest in auditing procedures. |
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