This volume contains accounting scholar A.C. Littleton’s (1886-1974) mostly unpublished essays on accounting theory. He discusses the measurement function and purpose of accounting, the
application of pragmatism in accounting theory, the purpose of accounting education, the importance of accounting concepts, inflation, account data, the interpretive function, integrity,
accounting as a science, accounting principles, and other topics, and the book includes excerpts of his writings prior to the unpublished essays, which had been compiled into a manuscript
before Littleton’s death and incorporate editorial comments here. Distributed in North America by Turpin Distribution. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
