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1917 1950s

Co-founder paves way for League of Nations
Elijah Sells , a co-founder of Deloitte legacy firm Haskins & Sells , produces a detailed peace plan during World War I that forms the basis for the League of Nations , which was established in 1920 .
The Third Industrial Revolution
In the mid 1950s , Deloitte and its predecessor firms embrace technology , leading the way in using statistical sampling in auditing . Its ‘ Auditape ’ programme required minimal training , handled computer records in most formats , and put client information at employees ’ fingertips .

1990spresent

Deloitte tilts East
Deloitte demonstrates its commitment to the Asia Pacific region , with an estimated US $ 500mn of investment in China and Japan . In 2018 , Deloitte Asia Pacific is established , giving it the ability to serve the largest global clients .
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