Accounting isn't just a number-crunching game; it has a colorful history. Luca Pacioli, a friend of Leonardo da Vinci, published the first book on double-entry bookkeeping in 1494, revolutionizing how business was done in Venice. This practice quickly spread, fueling trade and the rise of the Renaissance economy. Today's complex financial instruments still rest on this 500+ year-old foundation. Share a surprising fact from your field or how accounting unexpectedly plays a role in something you're passionate about!