Priesthood of Industry - Matthews, Derek (Lecturer in Business History, Lecturer in Business History) a Anderson, Malcolm (Lecturer in Accounting, Lecturer in Accounting) a Edwards, John Richard (Professor in Accounting, Professor in Accounting, all at Cardiff Business School)

Documenting the rise of the accountancy profession in Britain, the authors of this volume focus on the individual - the professional accountant - and adopt an economic determinist analysis to explain the rise of public practice and the transfer of staff to industry in increasing numbers.