L.J. Smith interviewed by Phil Creighton on January 24, 1978. Sides 3&4 of 4
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of L.J. Smith C.A. Sides 3&4. Side One: (side 3) - continuation of interview started on sr650.32. Smith discusses the Board of Education survey. Talks about various accounts his firm had and mergers done. Discusses working with 'new' firm. Side Two: side 4 - blank.
M. Laird Watt interviewed by C.D. Mellor in Montreal on June 7, 1978
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of M. Laird Watt, C.A. Side One: Mr. Watt discusses how he became a C.A. Discusses work in firm of Price Waterhouse after graduation until retirement. Council work discussed up to 1961 when he was President. Historical (research) work on firm discussed. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Mr. Smith continues to talk about Price Waterhouse History. Discusses changes in his profession. Talk on first 1/2 of tape side, 2nd 1/2 is blank.
File contains the Public Archives of Canada's Manual: Sound Archives, and correspondence.
M.G. Graves interviewed by H.G. Thomson in Calgary. Alberta on July 26, 1978
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of M.G. Graves, C.A. Side One: Graves gives his background in the profession - How he became a C.A., courses he took, and his early days in the profession of Calgary. Graves talks aobut where he worked and people he worked with. He discusses various company merges. Provincial and Canadian Institute involvement discussed too. Talks about his community service. last 1/4 of take has music. Side Two: blank.
T.A.M. Hutchison interviewed by Gordon Cowperthwaite in Toronto on August 25, 1977
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of T.A.M. Hutchison, F.C.A. Side One: Hutchison discussed why he became a C.A. Talks about working at Pete Marlick's Firm 1927- , as a articling student. Transfered to Calgary. Courses available discussed and exams. Jobs he worked on discussed. Transfer to Toronto 1933. Talks about work in Toronto. Work in the 1930's and 40's discussed. Manager in 1935, Partner in 1936 war years. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Hutchison Discusses being a CA Treasurer. Council Work discussed - issues. Research Committee work discussed. Bulletin #10 - Income Tax Allegation discussed. Discussed professional standards. Discusses merger with CAA. Talks about his year as president. University degree requirement issue discussed. Council issues discussed.
Thompson Merrilees Interviewed by Phil Creighton on February 16, 1978. Sides 1&2 of 4.
Canadian Institution of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of CA Thompson Merrillees. Sides 1&2. Side One: Merrilees discusses why he became a CA and why he came to Canada from New Zealand. Acted as registrar for early CICA. Returned to New Zealand in 1958, and back to Canada 5 months later. Further work at CICA discussed. Merge with CPA discussed, and why it failed to be accepted at first. Voting by-laws discussed (changes). Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Merrilees discusses (1962) merge with the CPA. Changes to the Act discussed. Talk fill 1/2 tape side, other 1/2 blank.
Thompson Merrilees Interviewed by Phil Creighton on February 16, 1978. Sides 3 and 4 of 4
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of CA Thompson Merrilees. Sides 3 and 4. Side One: Side 3 - Continuation of interview started on sr650.23. Merrilees discusses requirements (educational) after merge with the CPA. University degree requirements issue discussed. Small vs large firms - ex. Jewish group. Side Two: side 4 - continuation of above interview. Merrilees discusses small vs large firms as treated in associations. Talks about association presidents. Talk take 1/3 of tape side, other 2/3 blank.
W. Givens Smith interviewed by Austin Hunt in Regina on April 10, 1978
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of W. Givens Smith, C.A. Side One: Mr. Smith discusses how he chose to be a C.A. and his early work. Talks about working on the Provincial Council and the formation of the CICA. Macdonald co. merger discussed. Dominion President term discussed (1966-67). Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Mr. Smtih discusses council meetings and distinguished C.A.'s. Discusses community work he has done (or is doing). Talk for 1st 1/2 of tape, 2nd 1/2 has some music, then is blank.
W.G. Leonard Interviewed by L.G. Macpherson in Kingston, Ontario on September 30, 1977
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of W.G. Leonard, F.C.A. Side One: Leonard discusses why he became a C.A. and working at the firm Burns and England. He talks about the various clients they worked for. Talks about the depression years. Education discussed - Queen's courses. Talks about other C.A.'s he worked with. Discusses work on Council. Amalgamation of CPA's discussed. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Leonard discusses work on the council - amalgamation. Talks about when he was President. Talks about present accounting courses. Committee work mentioned. Community activities listed. Talks about accountancy. Discusses proposed reforms.
W.I. Hetherington interviewed by Phil Creighton on January 17, 1978 in Etobicoke. Sides 3&4 of 4
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of C.A. W.I. Hetherington, sides 3&4. Side One: Side 3 - Continuation of interview started on sr650.18. Hetherington talks about committee work he has done. Talks about modern vs early (1930's) CICA. Talks about being an accountant (1/2 tape other 1/2 blank). Side Two: side 4 - blank.