The Development of Accounting in an International Context: A Festschrift in Honour of R. H. Parker / Edition 1

by T.E. Cooke, C.W. Nobes

Overview

This volume brings together contributions from the world's most renowned scholars in accounting and celebrates the academic achievements of Bob Parker. Reflecting his multi-faceated contribution to the history of accountancy, the volume studies the development of accounting in an international context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415155281
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/10/1997
Series:	Routledge International Studies in Business History , #2
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

T. E. Cooke is Professor of Accounting at the University of Exeter.
C. W. Nobes is Coopers & Lybrand Professor of Accounting at the University of Reading.

Table of Contents

Basil Yamey, London School of Economics, Tom Lee, University of Alabama, Dick Edwards, Cardiff Business School, Lee Parker, Flinders University, Richard Morris, University of New South Wales, Philip Bell and Ken Peasnell, both at Lancaster University, Sir David Tweedie, Chairman of the UK's Accounting Standards Board, Geoffrey Whittington, University of Cambridge, Stephen Zeff, Rice University, Sid Gray, University of Warwick, Clare Roberts, University of Exeter, Segun Wallace, University of Middlesex,

Editorial Reviews

'This volume reflects the outstanding degree to which Bob Parker has increased our knowledge and understanding of accounting history, set in its context, in Britain and Australia.' Judith Wale, University of Reading

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