The usage of citation signals such as 'see': commonly used? When I paraphrase a direct idea from someone, I'd just end the sentence with (John 2010, p. 10). However and sometimes (especially while analyzing to support my claim), I use the citation signal known as 'see' to support an idea.

For example: The company can benefit from its long history (see Company X 2002, para. 1) (where the source 'Company X' does NOT clearly state the idea of the company benefiting from its history but rather 'agree' with my statement since it states that the history of the company dates back to 100 years ago for example).

From Wikipedia:


  “See” indicates that the cited authority clearly supports, but does not directly state the proposition given.


I see that such signals are mainly used in legal matters, is their usage in regular academic writing acceptable? I'm using Harvard.
That is the clear intention on how the word 'see' is to be used before citation, i.e., to support the claim you make. However, it is not always the case that the common reader would be able to differentiate the intention of use. That is why I usually state it clear when writing the similar case.


  The company can benefit from its long history. X et al. (Company X 2002, para. 1) support this claim.


But, it is perfectly acceptable to use the formal norms of writing; the usage of 'see' as you've stated. Just keep in mind the expertise of the readers you are targeting.