The history and evolution of accounting - An interview with Professor Thomas King

What is the history of the accounting profession? How did it evolve into what it is today?In this interview with Professor Thomas King, author of the book 'More Than a Numbers Game: A Brief History of Accounting', we discuss among other things:- How Professor King got into the accounting profession- His role as an auditor for the Arthur Andersen accounting firm- His role as controller and then treasurer for Progressive Insurance- The Enron scandal and Arthur Andersen's role in it- The earliest history and origins of accounting- British investment in American railroads and how that led to the beginning of audit firms- The development of the accounting profession through the 20th century, alongside with world events