Date of Award
1-1-2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in Accountancy
First Advisor
Dale Flesher
Second Advisor
J. R. Shaw
Third Advisor
Royce Kurtz
School
University of Mississippi
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
Maurice E. Peloubet was one of accountancy’s major players during the profession’s highly evolutionary period in the United States from before World War I to the Vietnam War. Though Peloubet spent his entire career from 1911 to 1964 in public accounting, he also promoted the profession on the academic, governmental, and international fronts. This dissertation explores his contributions to the profession of accountancy and in turn society at large. Particular focus is placed on his role in the evolution of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), his lobbying efforts before Congress concerning the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) Inventory method and depreciation reform, his contribution to accounting thought and literature through his writings and speeches, and the development of his accounting firm into a formidable national presence. This dissertation contributes to accounting history literature, as it gives insight into how and why the profession has developed into its present state. And by tracing Peloubet’s role within the dynamic relationship between accountancy and society, insight into this interplay is gained, which can inform and guide future decisions for the profession.
Recommended Citation
Holley, Brandi, "Maurice E. Peloubet: A Life Of Impact On Accountancy And Society" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1818.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1818