Exploring the clientele of an accounting firm in early twentieth century America
Solsma, Lori L.
Exploring the clientele of an accounting firm in early twentieth century America created by Lori L. Solsma and Dale L. Flesher - Accounting History Review Volume 23, number 3, .
An examination of Haskins and Sells’ engagement letters for the period from 1901 to 1903 exposes the history of one of the oldest national accounting firms with American-born partners. The early twentieth century engagement letters of Haskins and Sells (now Deloitte) provide evidence of the demand for accounting services, the types of clients serviced, the types of services provided, and the need for audited (certified) work during this era. The engagement letters also provide evidence of the developing jurisdiction of professional accountants and the shift in the primary audit objective from fraud detection to an assurance of the quality of reported financial condition and earnings.
2155-2851
Accounting firm
USA
Clientele
Exploring the clientele of an accounting firm in early twentieth century America created by Lori L. Solsma and Dale L. Flesher - Accounting History Review Volume 23, number 3, .
An examination of Haskins and Sells’ engagement letters for the period from 1901 to 1903 exposes the history of one of the oldest national accounting firms with American-born partners. The early twentieth century engagement letters of Haskins and Sells (now Deloitte) provide evidence of the demand for accounting services, the types of clients serviced, the types of services provided, and the need for audited (certified) work during this era. The engagement letters also provide evidence of the developing jurisdiction of professional accountants and the shift in the primary audit objective from fraud detection to an assurance of the quality of reported financial condition and earnings.
2155-2851
Accounting firm
USA
Clientele