The origins of the double-entry system

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But i was recently reading about Luca Pacioli and how he formalized the double-entry bookkeeping method back in the 15th century. It’s fascinating to think how this system laid the groundwork for modern accounting. What are some other historical accounting practices that you think have shaped our industry today?

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It’s wild how Pacioli’s work from the 15th century still impacts modern accounting; ever looked into ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets? They had some pretty advanced record-keeping.

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