EXAMINING THE EVOLUTION OF THE ROMANIAN SYSTEM OF
ACCOUNTS

Sorin-Ciprian Teiuşan, “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia, Romania

ABSTRACT: The account is the instrument through which the dual representation is ensured and
the most important procedure of the accounting method. To reflect each patrimonial asset and
liability element, as well as the revenues, expenses, and outcomes, an account is opened in
accounting. All the accounts used by accounting form the system of accounts. All companies have
their own system of accounts for keeping the books. That system of accounts is based on the general
chart of accounts contained by the accounting regulations in force. The objective of this study is
to research the system of accounts of the Romanian companies, for evidencing the new accounts,
the removed accounts, and other aspects resulted from examining the charts of accounts, in
dynamics and comparatively. By analysing the evolution of the national system of accounts in the
last twenty years, we intend to offer information to those interested in the accounting history
domain.

Key words: accounting system; chart of accounts; companies; accounting regulations; accounting history

JEL Codes: M41, B00