Benedetto Cotrugli (1416–1469) was a Dalmatian-born merchant, economist, and humanist known for his pioneering Work in bookkeeping and Business Management. His seminal book, "Libro de l'Arte de la Mercatura" (The Book of the ‣ of Trade), laid the groundwork for modern Accounting practices. Cotrugli's ideas significantly influenced the commercial and economic practices of Renaissance Europe. His contributions to economic Thought and business methods remain esteemed by historians and scholars of early economic Literature.
Anecdotes
- Authored one of the first books on double-entry bookkeeping, which wasn't published until a century after it was written.
- Briefly imprisoned for his ties to Dubrovnik's ruling class but later became a respected diplomat across Europe.
- Authored the earliest known book on double-entry bookkeeping, predating the more famous treatise by over a century.
Magnitudes
- Master the art of meticulous record-keeping.
- Master the art of ethical financial practices.
- Cultivate a broad Knowledge beyond your field.
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