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Book Synopsis
Gives a snapshot of the role of accounting firms in the twenty first century. This work explores the transformation of CPAs from independent voices on behalf of the shareholder to Corporate America's best friend. It also examines the implications of this shift for investors, the industry, and the economy.

Table of Contents

My Introduction to Accounting 1

CHAPTER 1

The First Accountants 21

CHAPTER 2

The Birth of an American Profession 41

CHAPTER 3

Accountants Earn a Public Trust 67

CHAPTER 4

The Quest for Growth 99

CHAPTER 5

Cracks in the Facade 123

CHAPTER 6

The End of the Audit 159

CHAPTER 7

The Fight of His Life 187

CHAPTER 8

Enron and the Fall of Andersen 225

CHAPTER 9

Accounting 101 255

CHAPTER 10

The Future of Accounting 281

Notes 299

Bibliography 315

Index 317

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 13 May 2003
      ISBN-13 9780471423621
      978-0471423621
      ISBN-10 0471423629
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      Finance and accounting Finance and the finance industry

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Gives a snapshot of the role of accounting firms in the twenty first century. This work explores the transformation of CPAs from independent voices on behalf of the shareholder to Corporate America's best friend. It also examines the implications of this shift for investors, the industry, and the economy.

      Table of Contents

      My Introduction to Accounting 1

      CHAPTER 1

      The First Accountants 21

      CHAPTER 2

      The Birth of an American Profession 41

      CHAPTER 3

      Accountants Earn a Public Trust 67

      CHAPTER 4

      The Quest for Growth 99

      CHAPTER 5

      Cracks in the Facade 123

      CHAPTER 6

      The End of the Audit 159

      CHAPTER 7

      The Fight of His Life 187

      CHAPTER 8

      Enron and the Fall of Andersen 225

      CHAPTER 9

      Accounting 101 255

      CHAPTER 10

      The Future of Accounting 281

      Notes 299

      Bibliography 315

      Index 317

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