agricultural products first arose. The art of accountancy based upon a logical mathematic system (double-entry book-keeping) must certainly have been understood in Italy before 1495, when Luca Pacioli (1445 - 1517), also known as Friar Luca dal Borgo, published at Venice his treatise on book-keeping.

ACAUS - Association of Chartered Accountants in the U.S. is a professional, nonprofit organization that represents the interests of US based chartered accountants in Australia, Canada, England, Wales, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and South Africa.

Accounting and Finance Benchmarking Consortium - Association of accounting and finance professionals in companies identifying the practices that improve the overall operations of the members.

Accounting Associations - A comprehensive directory of state, national, and international accounting and professional organizations.

Accounting WEB - A virtual community for accountancy professionals. Services include biweekly newswire, online news, Q&A, accountant and corporate advisors directory, reference material and an online mall.

Alexander & Spencer - Delivers the benefits of our understanding--the added value which lifts our work and our client relationships above the ordinary.

All India Cost and Management Accountants - Discussion board and articles for members of the International Cost and Works Accountants of India.

AMA Training Seminars - Attend accounting and payroll training seminars developed by experts at American Management Association.

American Accounting Association - Accounting education and research, includes members from academic institutions from around the world. Publishes journals and holds conferences on various accounting-related topics.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - National professional association for CPAs in the United States.

American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants - The AWSCPA is devoted to the support and professional development of women CPAs.

American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants of Minnesota - A dynamic group of women dedicated to the support and development of women in the accounting profession.

American Womens Society of CPA - Information about the society and contact details.

American Womens Society of Certified Public Accountants—New York City Affiliate - Eight open meetings are held each year on topics of interest to women accountants. Job bank, membership details, news, articles, events calendar and contact details.

Andersen Alumni - Forum reuniting former employees, coworkers and colleagues of Arthur Andersen to help maintain their professional network.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Professional worldwide organization for chartered certified accountants.

The Association of Corporate Treasurers - The only professional body for corporate treasurers in the UK, promoting the study and practice of finance and treasury management.

The Association of Independent Accounting Professionals - AIAP sees a changing profession for the independent accountant and is trying to help lead the way.