King
More Than a Numbers Game (Wiley Finance)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119086963
- author:
- King
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 258
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.4 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Accounting,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The world of accounting has undergone significant changes over the past century. This book provides a unique perspective on the development of corporate accounting in the United States, exploring how it evolved from a tool used by railroad managers to communicate with investors into an enabler of corporate fraud. A key moment in this transformation was a speech delivered by Arthur Levitt, then chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at New York University in 1998. King's book delves into the history behind this speech and other pivotal moments that shaped the accounting profession. By examining the ideas and people involved, King sheds light on how economics, finance, law, and business customs contributed to the evolution of accounting. This book is not a retelling of accounting scandals, but rather an exploration of the underlying ideas and concepts that have driven the development of corporate accounting over time.
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