Legal Regulation of British Company Accounts 1836-1900 (RLE Accounting)

<p>In the UK today the form and content of accounts published by limited companies are closely regulated. In the 19th century the position was different: the popular view was that such matters were for private negotiation between owners and management. Nevertheless, there was a great deal of discussion of the need for regulations, which were actually imposed in a number of areas. This book provides readers with the essence of the many debates that took place, the conclusions reached and the action taken to regulate company accounts. </p> <p>Introduction. Further Reading. Private Acts of Parliament: Some Examples. Statutory Companies, General. Railways. Gas. Electricity. Water. </p>