[originally published on Patreon Today I attempt to trace the history of accounting from renaissance Venice through the robber barons into the modern era. Along the way, I opine on the nature of moneylending, Shylock, and drill down six key accounting concepts necessary to understanding the next two episodes. While I tried to keep this episode from being boring, it's very much a setup episode. episode art by Robert Voyvodich @r.voy__ Songs: Count This Money by Gucci Mane Countin’ Money by Bun B feat. Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti