Walter Schuetze and the Numbers Game: Advocate for Reform, Champion of Independence, Promoter of Fair Value, and Proponent of Simplification

L Craig Foltin; Dale Flesher; Gary Previts

Walter Schuetze and the Numbers Game: Advocate for Reform, Champion of Independence, Promoter of Fair Value, and Proponent of Simplification

L Craig Foltin
, Dale Flesher
, Gary Previts

Accounting

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Abstract

This paper examines the life and contributions to the accounting profession by Walter Schuetze (1932-2017). He was a public accountant, a founding member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the Chief Accountant for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a corporate board member, and an advocate for accounting reform. This paper shows how Walter Schuetze has left a quiet but impactful legacy with lessons learned that still have applicability to the accounting profession today.

Original language	English
State	Published - 2023
Event	American Accounting Association Annual Meeting - Denver Colorado Duration: Jan 1 2023 → …

Conference

Conference	American Accounting Association Annual Meeting
Period	01/1/23 → …

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