Chapter 1

After studying this chapter , you will be able to :

2.Dicscuss the major contribution to accounting knowledge by Islamic nation.1.Describe the major contribution to accounting knowledge by the European countries.2.Dicscuss the development of accounting theory and practices in the USA.3.Relate developments in accounting to developments in society.4.Desecribe the growth of accounting knowledge during the past 200 years. Chapter 3: History of Accounting ThoughtAccounting Theory ( 6th edition)Wolk, Dodd & Tearney

Copyright 2004Chapter 1: An Introduction to Accounting Theory1Early history of accountingAccounting appears to have been practiced since the beginning of recorded history . Business transaction and land sales were recorded by about 3000 B.C.There is evidence in many early civilisations:BabylonianAssyrianSumerianEgyptianChineseGreekRomanEarly history of accountingLoca Paciolio is consider the father of modern accounting .

The double entry system laid down by Loca Paciolio was applied earlier in Europe.(15th century) Early history of accounting Discuss the major contribution to accounting knowledge by Islamic nation.The Age of StagnationThe period between (1494 and 1775) is regarded as the age of stagnation of accounting. The world changed very littlie during this period of about 300 years. We know that accounting is a function of economic (and social) development .There was practically no economic development . Naturally , there was no progress in accounting practices and ideas.The Age of StagnationThe owner of business was expected to keep accounts for his own use.Therefore, no preparation of financial statements and auditing . in this stage , the concepts of capital as the difference between assets the liabilities , net profit as the change in capital between two dates (after adjusting for capital contribution and withdrawals) was well established during the age of stagnation.