USA Accounting history question:

[Aardvark]

Question: What were the bookkeeping theories (or hypothesis) used in 1830s, 1840s era America for bookkeeping/accounting? I am specifically researching mid-nineteenth century commercial fishing accounting practices. Any information would help. Thank you.

 

[kirby]

Not too many mid-nineteenth century history majors in this forum.

 

[BIG E]

Here's a list of commercial fishing organizations who could help you -

USA Associations and Organizations – Commercial Fishing

www.commercial-fishing.org

 

[DrStrangeLove]

OP, there are several professors of accounting history that are in a better position to answer this question. Have you e-mailed them? They are more likely to point you at resources than this board is.