A History of Auditing: The Changing Audit Process in Britain from the Nineteenth

Description: A History of Auditing by Derek Matthews 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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. Author Biography Derek Matthews is Reader in Economic and Business History at Cardiff University, UK. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Bookkeeping Audit 3. Documentation 4. Testing and Sampling 5. Internal Systems 6. The Balance Sheet Audit 7. Computing and the Audit 8. Risk, Materiality and Analytical Review 9. Conclusion Review Matthews has enriched our understanding of audit practice greatly, and undoubtedly his book will become a primary point of reference for future auditing researchers and historically inclined practitioners.The great strength of this book is its firm basis in the evidence provided by the authors postal questionnaire and interviews. This books central contribution is in its richly nuanced account of audit practices, showing how change was not a uniform process, but took place at different rates in different parts of the audit market.-Economic History Society 2007, Economic History Review, 60, 1 (2007)Matthews has enriched our understanding of audit practice greatly, and undoubtedly his book will become a primary point of reference for future auditing researchers and historically inclined practitioners. The Economic History Review Review Quote Matthews has enriched our understanding of audit practice greatly, and undoubtedly his book will become a primary point of reference for future auditing researchers and historically inclined practitioners. The Economic History Review Details ISBN0415648343 Author Derek Matthews Short Title HIST OF AUDITING Series Routledge New Works in Accounting History Language English ISBN-10 0415648343 ISBN-13 9780415648349 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1947 Year 2013 Imprint Routledge Subtitle The Changing Audit Process in Britain from the Nineteenth Century to the Present Day Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2013-03-22 AU Release Date 2013-03-22 NZ Release Date 2013-03-22 Illustrations 12 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2013-03-22 Alternative 9780415381697 DEWEY 657.450941 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 192 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159738264;

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