Accountant Day in Russia

On November 21, 3.5 million Russian accountants celebrate their professional holiday. It is not marked with a red day on the calendar and has not been given official status, but this does not prevent debit-credit employees from setting tables and congratulating each other. In 1996, on this day, Boris Yeltsin signed the decree “On Accounting”, so this date is considered to be the Day of the Russian Accountant. There are some disagreements on this matter, and therefore November 21 is not the only date for the celebration. November 10th is International Accountant Day, and November 16th is Moscow Accountant Day. The profession appeared in ancient Indian communities, when the number of heads of livestock and farmland was counted. Mention of it is found on the pages of the first printed books. It is believed that the term “accountant” came from Germany and is translated as “book holder”. On February 13, 1498, the Emperor of the Roman Empire Maximilian I issued a decree according to which the trustees of the state who kept special books of accounts began to be called accountants. In Russia, the profession appeared with the decree of Peter I at the beginning of the 18th century. On November 21, the holiday is also celebrated by auditors, whose activities are closely related to accounting. This is practically one friendly family. Students of specialized educational institutions and future specialists also join in the celebration. Each enterprise has its own accounting department. A department where work is in full swing from morning to evening. Every piece of paper, every penny is under the close attention of masters of their craft. Responsibility, scrupulousness, accuracy, painstaking and hard work are the main motto of the department. Before the holiday, seminars, advanced training courses, and conferences are usually held to discuss the problems of record keeping, the intricacies of accounting, and changes in legislation concerning the work of accountants. There is an exchange of experience and replenishment of knowledge. Corporate events are held on Accountant's Day. The bosses congratulate their wards on the holiday, present flowers, bonuses, and gifts. Some cities hold concerts dedicated to this day. Congratulations are heard from TV screens and on the radio. On November 21, family and friends do not stand aside. In the family of every accountant, warm words, toasts, and congratulations are said. And this is right, because such a necessary and such a difficult profession should not be left without deserved attention.