Brigham Young University. Dept. of Accounting

The Department of Accounting was established in 1952 as part of the College of Commerce. Previously it was known as the Department of Accounting and Business Administration. Accounting is one of the subjects comprising the composite majors in business designed for prospective teachers. Department chairmen included: Robert J. Smith (1952-54), Joseph F. Bentley (1955-1956), H. Verlan Andersen (1957-1958), Robert J. Smith (1959-1961), Bryce E. Orton (1962-67), Karl M. Skousen (1968-1969), Leon W. Woodfield (1970-1971), Karl M. Skousen (1971-1975), Leon W. Woodfield (1975-1976), and K. Fred Skousen (1976-1983).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Commerce. Dept. of Accounting

Brigham Young University. College of Business. Dept. of Accounting

Brigham Young University. Accounting Dept.

Description

Established: 1952

Abolished: 1983

Location: Provo, Utah (1952-1983)

Functions

When the Dept. of Accounting was first organized in 1952 its function included classes on elementary accounting, office machines, accounting principles, cost accounting, intermediate accounting, municipal and government accounting, federal and state taxes, advanced cost accounting, and auditing theory and practice. By 1982 course work had expanded to include Mathematics of business, an introduction to commercial law, introductory income tax, advanced mathematics of business, accounting internship, special problems in accounting, accounting for nonprofit organizations, accounting theory, advanced taxation, advanced business law, data processing systems, contemporary professional accounting problems, IPA courses, accounting information systems, auditing, managerial accounting.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Accounting was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its history, including the College Commerce (1952-1959) and College of Business (1959-1983).

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Commerce (1952-1959)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Business (1959-1983)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Accounting and Business Administration (1952)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. School of Accountancy (1983)

Associated Archival Materials

An Early History Of Accounting At Brigham Young University, 1962 (UA 394)

Brigham Young University Dept. of Accounting Records, 1968-1979 (UA 1378)

Records 1941-1956, 1972 (UA 527)

Sources

Brigham Young University The First One Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 492 (Robert J. Smith (1952-54); Joseph F. Bentley (1955-1956); H. Verlan Andersen (1957-1958); Robert J. Smith (1959-1961); Bryce E. Orton (1962-67); Karl M. Skousen (1968-1969) and Leon W. Woodfield (1970-))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1952-1953: p. 219 (courses offered)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1970-1972: p. 100 (Leon W. Woodfield (1971) p. 527 (Karl Skousen (1971-1972))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1972-1973: p. 544 (Karl Skousen (1972-1973)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1975-1976: p. 248 (Leon W. Woodfield (1975-1976)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1976-1977: p. 282 (K. Fred Skousen (1976-1977)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00287

Creator: RSP