"The excited and dangerous state of the natives of Hawkes Bay": a particular study of the nineteenth century financial management

Article Abstract:

Gramocentric detail as embodied by documentation and well-defined recordkeeping is not valued in pre-literate societies. In these environments, accountability is proven by relying on oral testimony and ritual ceremony. However, during the 19th century, commercial disputes between Maori and Europeans in New Zealand were resolved by the colonial courts through documented evidence and not sworn testimony. Aside from merely providing efficient bookkeeping systems, colonial accountants also had broad discretionary authority when determining client liability in cases involving unresolved accounting problems of recognition and measurement. A case study on Sir Donald McLean's estate and his accountant demonstrates the gramocentric discipline of accounting on a pre-literate society. Accounting was employed to acquire Maori land and foster social disorder.

Social aspects, Accounting, Accountants, Financial management, 19th century AD

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Boosey and Hawkes

Article Abstract:

Boosey and Hawkes owns publishing royalties to works by Richard Strauss and Aaron Copland, composers with anniversaries in 1999. The millennium is likely to stimulate musical retrospectives, and these two factors should help the company to increase its publishing profits, which dropped by 29% to 3.4 million pounds sterling in 1997. The company is cutting costs and reorganizing its publishing division, which should help profits for 1998. The instrument-making division is also performing well.

Musical instruments, Musical Instrument Manufacturing, Sheet Music, Music Publishers, Musical Instruments & Parts, Management, Music publishing, Musical instrument makers, Boosey & Hawkes PLC

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Freepages

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Freepages is a classified business directory provider accessed by a freephone number or via the Internet, operating under the name Scoot. The Scoot web site provides maps, opening times and price guides and the cinema service provides up to date information. Its biggest growth prospects are expected to come from the internet service, and building a strong brand name is the key to success. The company aims to break even by the end of the current year.

All Other Publishers, Catalogs & Directories, Finance, Market share, Directories, Freepages

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