Accounting originated in the 15th century with Luca Pacioli, a famous Italian mathematician, who wrote one of the earliest works on bookkeeping and accounting. Pacioli is considered the "father of accounting" for codifying the double-entry system of accounting still used today. His work laid the foundation for modern accounting practices and principles.
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Accounting originated in the 15th century with Luca Pacioli, a famous Italian mathematician, who wrote one of the earliest works on bookkeeping and accounting. Pacioli is considered the "father of accounting" for codifying the double-entry system of accounting still used today. His work laid the foundation for modern accounting practices and principles.
Accounting originated in the 15th century with Luca Pacioli, a famous Italian mathematician, who wrote one of the earliest works on bookkeeping and accounting. Pacioli is considered the "father of accounting" for codifying the double-entry system of accounting still used today. His work laid the foundation for modern accounting practices and principles.