Bean Counters

The Triumph of the Accountants and How They Broke Capitalism

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'A devastating expose.' Mail on Sunday

They helped cause the 2008 financial crash.
They created a global tax avoidance industry.
They lurk behind the scenes at every level of government...

The world's 'Big Four' accountancy firms - PwC, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG - have become a gilded elite. Up in the high six figures, an average partner salary rivals that of a Premier League footballer. But how has the seemingly humdrum profession of accountancy got to this level? And what is the price we pay for their excesses?

Leading investigative journalist Richard Brooks charts the profession's rise to global influence and offers a gripping expose of the accountancy industry. From underpinning global tax avoidance to corrupting world football, Bean Counters reveals how the accountants have used their central role in the economy to sell management consultancy services that send billions in fees its way. A compelling history informed by numerous insider interviews, this is essential reading for anyone interested in how our economy works and the future of accountancy.

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Year Published:
2019
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781786490315
Number of Pages:
368
Publication Date:
07/03/2019
Publisher:
Atlantic Books
Authors:
Brooks, Richard
Illustrations Note:
Black-and-white line drawings/graphs and photos throughout (integrated)
Place of Publication:
London
SKU:
9781786490315

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