‘An author who traced the fascinating history of ssccounting ~ and came to bold conclusions about the profession's future ~ has won the Waverley Library Award for Literature for her book Double Entry: How the merchants of Venice shaped the modern world ~ and how their invention could make or break the planet: Jane Gleeson-White (pictured), who was presented with 8 $20,000 award (known as the Nib), told Charter: * believe that not until we DOUBLE ENTRY How the merchants of Venice shaped the madesn world and how their invention could make o- break the planet TANE GLEESON-WHITE incorporate the value of the environment and other non-monetary goods into our accounts will we be able to create a sustainable economy and a sustainable future on our planet! Double Entry is published by Allen & Unwin (RRP $299) and was described by Charter columnist Robert MC Brown FCA as "an important book that raises controversial and challenging issues. It is highly recommended reading forall thoughtful