Date of Award

6-1926

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Business Administration

First Advisor

Leo A. Schmidt

Second Advisor

J.F. Pyle

Abstract

The growth of business as a profession has been largely a growth of American industry. It is because of industry and business that our schools, colleges, and standards of education have been made possible; and it is to business and industry that we must in the future look to our continued growth along educational and scientific lines. Business therefore merits the dignity and respect accorded the recognized professions. Business is not a new farce in the world, it is only its present prominence that is without precedent. Modern business governed by economic forces and social obligations is the force on which rests the improvement of life so that it may be enjoyed b y the greatest numbers. The domination of business on modern society is becoming clearer every day. The exodus of men from the older into the newer professions, speaks well, and is sufficient proof of this. As a result leadership is passing more and more into the newer professions, and they will have to take great responsibilities in the shaping of society, as it is to exist in the not far distant future. Accountancy as a division of business has been recognized as a profession by legal enactment in most states. As a profession it offers to young men a life of honor, dignity, and usefulness with financial rewards comparable to the other professions. It demands on the other hand not only ability, tact, and common sense but devotion to the ideals of truth, honor, and justice. It calls for the highest type of moral character. The establishment for accountancy of a place among the professions demands of those who would be successful in it a willingness to put as much thought and effort into their preparation as is required of a doctor or lawyer. The way to success is long and difficult, if the start is made in the wrong way, and it should be the aim of the young accountant to direct himself by way of the shortest and most direct route to his goal.

Comments

A Thesis submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marquette University, College of Business Administration, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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