JOURNAL ARTICLE

ONE OF MISSISSIPPI’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO CPA HISTORY: Mary Thelma Morrison Washington Wylie.

  • Published In: Accounting Historians Notebook, 2023, v. 46, n. 1. P. 86 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sharp, Andrew D. 3 of 3

Abstract

The text discusses the contributions of Mary Thelma Morrison Washington Wylie to the history of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Mississippi. She became the first African-American woman to earn the CPA designation in the United States in 1943. The article highlights her achievements and the obstacles she faced as a trailblazer in the accounting profession. It also mentions her role as the head of one of the largest Black-owned CPA firms in the United States. The text provides a brief overview of her life and career, emphasizing her significance in both the accounting profession and the history of Vicksburg, Mississippi. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Accounting Historians Notebook. 2023/04, Vol. 46, Issue 1, p86
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1075-1416
  • Accession Number:178608862
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