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A TRIBUTE TO William A. Paton. | Synapse

March 18, 2026

A TRIBUTE TO William A. Paton.

Key Points

This tribute aims to honor and outline the significant contributions of William A. Paton to the field of accounting.
Chronological review of Paton’s life and career
Examination of his educational background
Analysis of his role as an editor for The Accounting Review
Recognition of Paton’s foundational role in accounting literature
Insights into Paton’s early life in Wisconsin
Overview of significant milestones in Paton’s professional career

Abstract

Abstract Presents a tribute to William A. Paton, founder of `The Accounting Review' and was its first editor. Studies conducted on Paton; Paton's boyhood in Wisconsin; Educational attainment; Professional career.

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Herbert F. Taggart

University of Michigan

N

Norton M. Bedford

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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The Accounting Review

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Taggart et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43694e9516ffd37a4a0a — DOI: https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-9605305863