ABSTRACT
One of the most renowned names among the early certified public accountants (CPA) was that of Charles Waldo Haskins. Haskins helped found and was the first dean of the New York University School of Commerce, Accounts, and Finance. Despite his leadership roles in the accounting profession and education, Haskins has yet to be inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame. Following the completion of work on the Dockery Commission, the two accountants moved to New York in 1895 and founded the firm of Haskins & Sells. While the firm served all types of companies, Haskins and the firm were recognized for their distinctive contributions in many specialized areas. An often overlooked attribute of Haskins’ educational philosophy is the emphasis he placed on complete business education for accountants. Haskins was also the founding president of the New York State Society of CPAs and served from 1897 until his death in 1903.
