A Guide to the Ralph S. Johns Collection of Accountant Certificates
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
November 2008
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Johns, Ralph S. (collector) | |
| Title: | Ralph S. Johns Collection of Accountant Certificates | |
| Dates: | 1876-1968 | |
| Bulk dates: | 1930-1948 | |
| Abstract: | Accountants certificates issued by Haskins and Sells and other companies, and also correspondence, notes and outlines for a projected book on accountants certificates. | |
| Extent: | 0.75 linear feet. (2 boxes) | |
| Identification: | MS Group 110-2 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Ralph S. Johns was a partner of Haskins and Sells, international CPA firm, and the author of four books on auditing and accounting.
Scope and Content
A collection of accountants certificates of various firms, among them: Arthur Anderson and Co.; Haskins and Sell; Lybrand, Ross Brothers and Montgomery; Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co, and Price Waterhouse and Co. Includes correspondence of Haskins and Sells; Hurdman and Cranston; La Frentz; Laventhol; Loomis; Lybrand; Ross Bros. and Montgomery; Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co, Price, Waterhouse and Co.; etc. and Ralph S. Johns; memoranda and notes by Ralph Johns.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Related or Separated Material
This collection is part of the Accounting Collection, which was established in 1971 through gifts made and solicited by Dr. Williard E. Stone, Professor of Accounting, and Chair of the Department of Accounting.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Ralph S. Johns Collection of Accountant Certificates, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Ralph S. Johns after his retirement as a partner of Haskins and Sells, international CPA firm, in 1968.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| Accounting | ||
| Auditing | ||
| Haskins and Sells | ||
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