Accounting

Accounting

Japanese Name
かいけい
kaikei

Description

  • Accounting is the process of recording, summarizing, and analyzing financial transactions.
  • It helps individuals and businesses track income, expenses, and profits.
  • Accountants prepare financial statements like balance sheets and income statements.
  • Accounting ensures accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
  • It supports decision-making by providing clear information about financial health.
  • There are different branches, including managerial, financial, and tax accounting.
  • Modern accounting uses software to automate many tasks.

History

  • Accounting is one of the oldest professions, dating back over 7,000 years.
  • Ancient Mesopotamians used clay tablets to record trade and taxes.
  • Double-entry bookkeeping was developed in 15th-century Italy by Luca Pacioli.
  • This method improved accuracy by recording debits and credits.
  • Accounting grew with the expansion of commerce during the Industrial Revolution.
  • The 20th century saw the establishment of standardized accounting principles worldwide.
  • Technology, such as computers and software, transformed the field in recent decades.
  • Today, accounting is a global profession vital to business, government, and society.

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