History and development of accounting record


History and development of accounting record



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Accounting and finance for managers MBA CH1
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History and development of accounting record

Ancient accounting record:

Using system called “stewardship”. The document facilitate the owner to control and identify their asset, which is under the custody of the steward

Renaissance in Italy:

Accounting technique using double entry book-keeping was introduced. A system to ensure that financial information was recorded efficiently and accurately.

History and development of accounting record

Industrial Age:

In 19th century the emergence of large corporations, separation of the owners from the managers, makes the businesses reports became more complex. Needs to prepare financial statements to the shareholders.

Post Industrial Age:

Accounting is a need for decision making – information element.

The Different between Accounting and bookkeeping:

Accounting:

“a process of identifying, recording, classifying and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money, transactions and events which are, in part at least, of a financial character, and interpreting the result thereof” (AICPA, 1961)


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