Article Title
Publication Date
Fall 1980
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to provide guidance to researchers in accounting history who may not be familiar with some of the research methods used by historians. This report concentrates on some basic concepts in historical methodology; a second report will focus on other techniques and specific areas of study. The material presented here is not new, but it is hoped that a concise summary of basic ideas will be helpful to accountants who may not have the time to delve into the various works available on historical methodology.
Recommended Citation
Research Committee, Academy of Accounting Historians
(1980)
"Report on basic historical method,"
Accounting Historians Notebook: Vol. 3
:
No.
2
, Article 1.
Available at:
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/aah_notebook/vol3/iss2/1