As noted in a previous posting (February 23, 2011), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has created an Accounting History Gateway. As part of the
Archives Section of the gateway, the ICAEW conducted an archive survey of member firms in 1991-1992 and the information gathered was published in
Chartered accountants in England and Wales - a guide to historical records in 1994. It is a useful starting point for research into accountancy firms, with an overview of the types of records that may have been retained. Archival materials also include
Accounting Standards Committee Archives (1952-1990) and
Auditing Practices Committee Archives (1971-1991).
