Our world is governed by the numbers generated by the accounts of nations and corporations. We depend on these numbers to direct our governments, our institutions, corporations, economies, societies. But where did they come from and how did they become so powerful?The answer to these questions begins in the Dark Ages in northern Italy with a new form of record keeping perfected by the merchants of Venice called double-entry bookkeeping. The story of double entry stars a Renaissance monk, mathematician, magician and constant companion of Leonardo da Vinci, his 27-page treatise for merchants, re.

A disaffected young man, Christie Malry, is a simple man who learns the principles of double-entry book-keeping while taking an evening class in accountancy and working in the local bank. He begins to apply these principles to his own life, revenging himself against society in an increasingly violent manner for perceived 'debits'. Debit: the unpleasantness of the bank manager is the first on an ever-growing list; Credit: scratching the façade of the office block. All accounts are settled in the most alarming way.

Accounting Ledger Book Double Entry This accounting ledger book is simple and perfect for personal and small business. You can do your accounts in a professional way and it will help you in bookkeeping. It contains 6 columns: number, date, description, debit, credit, balance. Details: * 120 pages * 6 x 9 inches *Matte cover

Double Entry Bookkeeping is an essential accounting skill that is not widely understood nowadays. In the past, knowledge of Double Entry Bookkeeping was the basis for vast fortunes. Nowadays, this knowledge can save you from being robbed without you knowing it. This book teaches you how to do Double Entry Bookkeeping from the very start, without relying on computer software, until completing the Trial Balance at the end, and then goes on to show you how to use the Trial Balance to analyse how the firm is performing, what is its cash flow, and even the value of its Economic Rent. This book is simple to use, practical, and full of advice and anecdotes. Whether you are a student or a businessperson, you will find the contents of this book invaluable.