Question

history of accounting

Answer 1

The history of accounting or accountancy is thousands of years old and can be traced to ancient civilizations. The early development of accounting dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, and is closely related to developments in writing, counting and money and early auditing systems by the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians.

Answer 2

History of accounting is 1000 years old and is found in ancient civilizations.

During the Roman Empire government had access to detailed financial information.

Manuscript written by Chanakya for financial management during the Mauryan era was an epic.  

His book "Arthashasthra" contains some detailed aspects of maintaining books of accounts for Sovereign State.