can accountants save the planet?

‘we must find new ways to measure economic costs and the changes in the economy.’

by edward mendlowitz, cpa

worth reading: “six capitals, or can accountants save the planet?: rethinking capitalism for the twenty-first century” and “double entry: how the merchants of venice created modern finance,” by jane gleeson-white

the history of accounting is a fascinating drama and jane gleeson-white brings it to its thrilling heights. i recommend both “double entry” and “six capitals” by jane gleeson-white, but for different reasons.

“double entry: how the merchants of venice created modern finance,” is really two separate books – one an exciting history and the other a disturbing condemnation of the way the method of financial measurement has progressed. i also recommend “six capitals” if you want to find out more about her ideas, which is pretty deep stuff.