Harold B. Lee Library

Brigham Young University and the School of Accountancy

Introduction

Brigham Young University is a private university that seeks to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continuing learning and to serve others throughout their lives. Tracing its roots to Utah’s rich pioneer heritage and to Brigham Young Academy, the original school established in 1875, the university continues to provide an outstanding education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of its sponsor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brigham Young University’s remarkable history can be uncovered through many of the collections held in the University Archives. The following source materials can get you started on your exploration of Brigham Young University’s School of Accountancy.

Secondary Sources and General information

Collections held by the University Archives will be more useful to your specific research topic after you understand more about the general history of the university. The following resources are available to help you develop that understanding.

• Histories of Brigham Young University
  • Wilkinson, Ernest L. Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years (4 volumes). Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975.
  • Wilkinson, Ernest L. and W. Cleon Skousen. Brigham Young University: A School of Destiny.  Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1976.
  • Butterworth, Edwin Jr. Brigham Young University: 1,000 Views of 100 Years. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975.
• Secondary sources related to the School of Accountancy
  • HF 5001 .W66x 1991 School of Accountancy and Information Systems 1876-1990, J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University Gives a history of the School of Accountancy, including its origins and evolution over time.

Primary Sources

• Sample materials dealing with the Brigham Young University School of Accountancy: A sample of the materials that contain information about BYU’s School of Accountancy. To map out a research strategy, please schedule an appointment with the University Archivist at 422-5821 or gordon_daines@byu.edu for additional help in discovering what other collections we may have that pertain to your research topic. The following item is restricted.  Please contact the University Archivist for more information regarding access to this collection.
  • UA 5305 School of Accountancy records, 1976-1995 Series I: Contains budgets, audits and memorandums from the School of Accountancy. Series II: Contains faculty files and department meeting minutes. Series III: Contains reports, letters and minutes of the Institute of Professional Accountancy from Department Chair K. Fred Skousen. Restricted for 25 years (until 2020) after the creation of the records and thereafter open to the public after consultation with the University Archivist and in accordance with the General Restriction Statement of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections.

This Popular Search Topics page offers only samplings of materials included in the University Archives that document the history of the Brigham Young University School of Accountancy. Be sure to visit Special Collections to discover other material.