Accounting is one of the most important aspects of business. It is a timeless practice that dates back to some of the very first traders in civilization. Once agriculture the agriculture trade grew in popularity then an actual calculative sustem was devised and put into practice. Now we just have farm accounting software.

Proper accounting is essential to every business in any industry. Today we have come a long way from the traders many centuries ago. We use computers and have accounting software that does most of the “heavy lifting” for us. There are really no famous accountants from history which is a bit ironic because of the gigantic role they played in shaping our modern day western society. From the Italian Renaissance to the industrial revolution accountants were helping businesses survive and thrive. The idea is often over looked because accountants today have always been so plentiful. Today we have things like payroll software that take the thinking and legwork out of the process. But throughout time these were the business processes that were essential to the survival of any business.

While it is unfortunate the this historic profession goes unnoticed, it is interesting to note that there are very few if any historical records of accountants throughout time. In fact the very fist one noted was during the Italian Renaissance. There are no records of any accountants before this time. With accounting software getting as advanced as it is today, it will be interesting what the future holds for the worlds accountants.