Arthur Bevins Foye (1893-1976) was an American
Certified Public Accountant
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(CPA).
Foyes graduated ''
magna cum laude
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'' from
New York University
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in 1914 before going to work for
Haskins & Sells
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.
He was managing partner of the firm from 1947 until his retirement in 1956.
Foye obtained his CPA license in 1923.
Foye was known for his interest in international affairs and, in 1959, served as chairman of the eighth annual conference of the
United Nations Economic and Social Council
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.
He was an inductee into the Accounting Hall of Fame.
Foyes was married and had one child.
Works
* Foye, Arthur B. (1970). ''Haskins & Sells: Our first seventy-five years''.
References
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1893 births
1976 deaths
New York University alumni
American accountants
Deloitte people
UNESCO officials