What date is Accountant's Day in Russia: rules and traditions of an unofficial holiday

Interesting Facts

• According to historical data, the term “accountant” appeared in the 15th century. This position was first given to Christopher Stecher, who served as a clerk at the Innsbruck Court of Auditors.
• The ratio of men to women whose jobs involve accounting is 4:1.
• The FBI employs more than 2,000 accounting professionals.
• Saint Matthew and the author of the first Gospel is considered the patron saint of accountants, tax inspectors, brokers and bankers.
• Al Capone, the boss of the Chicago crime group, was considered guilty of many crimes, including illegal sale of alcohol and murder, but was arrested for tax evasion.
• The first data on accounting of goods sold and received were discovered in the territory of Mesopotamia (the territory of modern Syria, Turkey, Iraq). The average age of finds is 7000.

International holiday

International Accounting Day (from English - “International Accounting Day”) is celebrated every year on November 10th. It is celebrated by all accountants in the world.

Why was this date chosen for International Accountants Day? It is known that it was on November 10, back in 1494, that the Italian mathematician L. Pacioli (he is considered the founder of the principles of modern accounting) published the book “The Sum of Geometry, Arithmetic, Proportions and Relations.”

In the publication, the author tried to structure all modern knowledge about mathematics. One of the chapters of Pacioli’s book was “On Accounts and Other Records.” There he described contemporary accounting in Venice. Pacioli presented most of the accounting cycle in a form characteristic of modern times, information about the double-entry bookkeeping method, and work on its commercial variety.

Luca Pacioli is still called the “father of accounting,” although he did not develop any principles or fundamentals of accounting, but only described those that were contemporary to him, which were used by the merchants of Venice during the Renaissance. However, the information, terms and techniques he structured remained relevant for another four centuries.

It must be said that in our country, International Accountant's Day is not particularly celebrated. After all, on November 10, by coincidence, another professional date is celebrated. This is the Day of Employees of Russian Internal Affairs Bodies.

Toasts

“Congratulations on International Accountants Day! May there always be order and stable success in your work, may there be no errors or mistakes in the reports, may you meet every morning with a good mood and enthusiasm, high determination and invincible activity. Peace, happiness, prosperity and excellent financial situation."

“Happy Accountant's Day! Even though at work you operate with numbers, but in your personal life I wish you to lose count of happy days, joyful moments and unforgettable sensations. Let all troubles, bad moods and evil intentions of enemies be zero in your daily reporting.”

“We congratulate all accountants on their professional international holiday! May luck always smile on you, may reports always be drawn up correctly and on time, may your work not be burdensome, but may it bring only positive emotions. Let your loved ones give you their support, care and love!

What date is accountant day in different cities?

In Moscow and St. Petersburg it is customary to celebrate the holiday on November 16 and 15, respectively. In other regions, the date may be completely different. The table provides detailed information:

Present

Bouquet of flowers. A bouquet of fresh flowers will be a discreet and businesslike present on a professional holiday. An alternative idea would be a composition of bamboo or perennial indoor plants that will serve as interior decoration.

Sweets. A box of oriental sweets, chocolates, a chocolate postcard, a cake stylized with abacus and numbers will be an excellent gift that will lift your spirits and come in handy for the holiday table.

Decor elements. A painting, panel, figurine, wall clock will be an excellent memorable gift and will decorate your office.

Gift Certificate. A gift certificate to a perfume or household goods store will be an excellent gift option that will allow you to choose the right item yourself.

How to celebrate and what can be given as a gift

The holiday - Accountant's Day - is usually celebrated among colleagues, relatives or friends. Much depends on the tradition of the company. You can organize a celebration right in the office at the end of the working day or get everyone together. For example, in a cafe or outdoors.

Since the majority of representatives of this profession are women, you can give flowers, sweets, and cards on this day. Male accountants are given souvenirs, diaries, and leisure accessories.

The main task for everyone is to be able to create a friendly atmosphere and prepare beautiful congratulations.

When is Accountant's Day in 2020 in Russia?

Most Russian specialists celebrate this holiday on November 21. Although the date has not been set at the federal level. It overlaps with another professional holiday - Tax Authority Employee's Day. Since the activities of both areas are interconnected and have much in common, joint celebration is possible.

Competitions

Musical numbers The presenter invites the competition participants to remember and perform songs that mention numbers. The participant with the most musical compositions on his account wins.

Correct counting >For the competition it is necessary to prepare pencils and chairs. Participants of the competition stand in a row, chairs are placed behind them. Pencils are laid out in random quantities on the seats of the chairs. The contestants' task is to sit down on a chair and try to count the number of pencils. The one who names the correct number gets first place.

Secret documents To conduct the competition, you need to prepare bottles with narrow necks and sheets of paper. At the command of the presenter, the competition participants must classify the documents they come across - put them in a bottle. Wins

History of the professional holiday

Let's look at the milestones in the history of the holiday - Accountant's Day:

• The issue of the date of the professional celebration was first discussed in 2000 at a meeting of the executive committee of the Congress of Russian Auditors and Accountants. The common decision was to appeal to the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation with a proposal to establish a professional holiday - Accountant's Day. The date chosen was November 21 for the reason stated above - it was then that the Federal Law “On Accounting” was signed.
• In 2002, the IPB RF (“Institute of Professional Auditors and Accountants of the Russian Federation”) set November 28 as its corporate holiday. As you remember, this is the day of the official publication of Federal Law No. 129. This decision was enshrined in the minutes of the meeting of the Presidential Council of the IPB RF No. 05/-02.
• Not so long ago, in 2014, the Russian Ministry of Finance launched a process to determine the date of the official Accountant’s Day. However, no concrete outcome of the discussions has yet been reached.

About the profession

The first accountants were in ancient India. Their work mainly consisted of recording agricultural activities. And only in the 15th century the word “accountant” appeared, thanks to the ruler of the Roman Empire, Maximilian the First.

The official responsibilities of these specialists include:

• tax and management accounting;
• drawing up and submitting a report to the tax office;
• work with invoices, cash and personnel documents;
• payroll;
• cooperation with credit institutions and banks;
• calculation of personal income tax and payment under civil contracts;
• direct participation in inventory and much more.

Depending on the specifics of the enterprise, the range of responsibilities may lie on the shoulders of one person, several people or an entire department. Based on the characteristics of production, it can expand or contract.

The accounting profession is in demand and well paid. In order to become such a specialist, you need to obtain a higher specialized education and at least 1.5-2 years of practical work skills. And only after many years a person dealing with accounting can safely call himself a professional in his field.

When is Chief Accountants Day celebrated?

The financial well-being of an enterprise and error-free reporting to the tax authorities are tasks that cannot be solved successfully without outside intervention. These processes must be diligently monitored by chief accountants, resolving many issues on a daily basis.

Thus, the editors of one of the popular accounting publications decided to remind others of the importance of these specialists. And therefore she initiated a professional holiday - Chief Accountant Day . It is usually celebrated on April 21st.

The choice of date is not random. It is jokingly said that ordinary people measure the time of year by seasons, while accountants measure them by quarters. Indeed: the end of April is the end of reporting and an opportunity to relax before the May weekend. A long vacation is a great motivation for employees!!!

Also see “If the vacation coincides with the holidays.”

The second reason why April 21st became a significant date is the publication of the first issue of this magazine. The organizers hope that over time the holiday will receive official status in Russia.

How is the celebration going?

Russian nature requires a feast. It has long been the custom that the holiday in Rus' is celebrated with friends at the table. Therefore, towards the end of the working day, a bustle begins in the accounting department - treats are laid on the tables. During the feast, employees congratulate each other and wish each other success in their hard work. Employees from other departments give small gifts. But the “bukhs” themselves can also give each other something. As a rule, these are inexpensive, fun gifts that remain at the employee’s workplace:

• Postcards with the inscription “To the best accountant”;
• Notebook in a multi-colored cover with a cheerful design;
• A cup that changes color when hot water is poured into it;
• Personalized pens for writing.

Enterprise managers reward the best employees with certificates of honor, certificates of commendation, and, less often, cash bonuses.

Since about 90% of accountants are the fairer sex, a lot of flowers and cards become common for the holiday. This is how a professional holiday is celebrated in most enterprises. Large companies can organize ceremonial meetings with congratulatory speeches and concerts. But everything ends as usual - with fun at the table with treats.

This event is marked by events where leading financiers gather to discuss issues related to the problems and future prospects of accounting. For most accountants, seminars and advanced training courses are conducted. The media publish articles on their pages congratulating those who understand the difference between debit and credit.

Celebration traditions

Accountants themselves often joke that luck on the days of quarterly and annual reports is already a holiday. Accountants begin receiving congratulations in the morning from family and friends. But the most important thing for any accountant is the attention of the team. A good director will certainly please the financial genius with a bonus, and his colleagues with flowers, nice stationery items, gift certificates and cosmetics. After all, the difficult profession of accountant in the modern world is mastered mainly by women.

Often corporate parties are held for chief accountants, especially at large enterprises, to present certificates and awards for hard, important and painstaking work. Toasts and solemn speeches and comic congratulations are addressed to accountants.

As on any holiday, women working in accounting want fun, surprises and a break from the routine of working days. Corporate events are usually entrusted to professionals who will prepare the holiday script in advance, select costumes and music.

But it’s no less pleasant to organize a celebration for colleagues on your own, because the team is a second family in which everyone knows each other quite well. High-quality preparation and elaboration of skits, performances and competitions may take the whole of October, but such a celebration of accountant’s day will be the best gift for your favorite accountants.