Accounting isn't just about numbers; it's the language of business, providing a narrative behind each figure. Did you know that the double-entry bookkeeping system, a fundamental accounting principle, dates back to the Italian Renaissance and was developed by a monk named Luca Pacioli in 1494? It’s a method so robust that it underpins modern financial records over 500 years later, illustrating the timelessness and universality of accounting principles. What's a fact about accounting that fascinates you? Share your insights!