History of Accounting, Management, Business and Economics, Volume I

This book brings together works written by academics from all over the world on all aspects of business history: accounting history, management history, economic history, audit history, tax history, financial history, and professional history. Writing, transferring and archiving historical knowledge allows future generations to take lessons from the past and make more informed decisions regardless of whether it is in politics, society, or business. "Historization" can also be seen as the first step of institutionalization for private and governmental companies, institutions, professionals, and states. Institutionally managedhistoricalactivities, decisions, and results are accepted as a very important referenceabout the companyfor decision-makers and stakeholders. Additionally, "historization" is used in the development and promotion of professions. Historization of professionssuch ascertified public accountants, external auditors,internal auditors, economists, tax experts, certified fraud examiners, and managers nationally and internationally has the potential to educate and motivate new entrantsto such roles. As such, this book is a valuable read for business historians, professionals in the field, academics, and students of business.