The Accounting Profession in Romania: Genesis and Key Moments
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https://doi.org/10.24193/subbnegotia.2023.4.03Keywords:
accounting profession, accounting regulation, genesis, communism period, RomaniaAbstract
This paper approaches from a historical perspective the development of the accounting profession in Romania. We aim to present, through an interpretivism methodological approach, using descriptive narrative research, the phenomena of the accounting profession in Romania and its evolution throughout history. The paper captures various stages of development, but also elements that have contributed to the development of this profession in Romania, and the role it had throughout time and the role that it fulfills today. The article highlights the fact that the development of higher education in economics was and is still essential in the existence and development of the accounting profession. By fulfilling such objectives and such performance standards, it will be possible to achieve the goal of this professional organization in terms of adapting quickly and efficiently to changes in the socio-economic environment, ensuring a high level of professionalism of members who will be constantly trained for the future, providing strategic consulting for the business environment, and finally affiliation to the position of reliable business partners. However, if we think about the way the accountant was perceived in the 19th century and the status he benefits in contemporary society, we can say with certainty that it was a battle won.
Article history: Received: November 27, 2023; Reviewed: December 10, 2023; Accepted: December 17, 2023; Available online: December 25, 2023; Available print: December 30, 2023.
JEL classification: M40, M41, N93, N94
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