Books in the Studies in the Development of Accounting Thought series

The accounting profession was on the edge of tremendous changes that occurred within the American business community during the years 1980-1995. This book tells the story of how the profession adapted to these changes and the challenges that accompanied them. It also portrays the profession as an important and exciting field in which to work.

Informs readers of the historical foundations on which the accounting profession is based, the historical antecedents of today's accounting institutions, and the historical impact of accounting. This book explores the lives and works of pre-eminent individuals in the profession's history.

Gerhard G Mueller is best known for his work in the area of international accounting, but his contributions have spanned many areas of accountancy teaching, research, and professional service. His books and leadership roles have made him the premiere international accountant of the 20th century.

Covers the evolution of accounting, financial reporting and related institutions for major economies in the world. This title addresses ten European economies, including France, Germany, Italy and the UK as well as the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland.

States that the accounting model, which is used worldwide, and the accounting standard setting process are seriously deficient. This book describes the deficiencies in an historical context and proposes two models to correct the deficiencies.

This book sheds light on the interpenetration process between practice and theory of "Japanese management accounting" by using historical methods. Japanese management accounting can be characterized by the fact that it not only emphasizes the management of entities, such as JIT, and kaizen activities both in the company but also suppliers.

Volume 20 of Studies in the Development of Accounting Thought (SDAT) is informative and provides reflective analysis in line with other volumes in the series.