Algebraic models for accounting systems
by Salvador Cruz Rambaud · first published 2010
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One of my favorite books is "Algebraic Models For Accounting Systems" -- http://www.amazon.com/Algebraic-Models-For-Accounting-System... Fundamentally this book is about the application of abstract algebra to the analysis of accounting systems. Add in APL or J (or Haskell…
on “Accounting for Developers” ↗If you have a formal systems bent, as I do, you might enjoy "Algebraic Models for Accounting Systems" (http://www.amazon.com/Algebraic-Accounting-Systems-Salvador-...). "This book describes the construction of algebraic models which represent the operations of the double entry accounting system. It…
on “Accounting for Computer Scientists” ↗The mathematical principles of accounting are explained in an innovative way here [1],[2]. Also look for the book "Algebraic Models for Accounting Systems". Skipping mathematical formulations and going directly for a "computer science" view is not always the right path. Unfortunately, while these references are illuminating (NB: there is an entire niche…
on “Accounting for Computer Scientists” ↗Still, someone tried in the "Algebraic Models for Accounting Systems" book: https://www.amazon.com/Algebraic-Accounting-Systems-Salvador... Source: https://github.com/kdeldycke/awesome-billing#finance
on “Billing systems are a nightmare for engineers” ↗