"Compte rendu au roi" was a financial report presented to King Louis XVI of France in 1781. Compiled by Jacques Necker, the king's finance minister, it aimed to provide transparency about the state’s finances. The document revealed the government's expenditures and income, challenging the perception of a prosperous monarchy. The report was significant as it marked a shift towards accountability in governance. It highlighted the financial difficulties faced by the French state, contributing to public discontent. This transparency ultimately played a role in the events leading up to the French Revolution.