Ralph S. Johns Collection of Accountant Certificates

Collection

Identifier: MS Group 110-2

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.

Dates

Creation: 1876-1968
Creation: Majority of material found within 1930-1948

Creator

Johns, Ralph S. (Person)

Access

The collection is open for research.

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.

Extent

0.75 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Accountants certificates issued by Haskins and Sells and other companies, and also correspondence, notes and outlines for a projected book on accountants certificates.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Donated by Ralph S. Johns after his retirement as a partner of Haskins and Sells, international CPA firm, in 1968.

Related 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.