Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'accountancy'

English Word: accountancy

Key Russian Translations:

• бухгалтерский учёт [bʊxɡɐlˈtʲerskʲɪj ʊˈtɕot] - [Formal, Compound Noun]
• бухгалтерия [bʊxɡɐlˈtʲerʲɪjə] - [Formal/Neutral, Often Refers to Department or Field]

Frequency: Medium (Common in professional and academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to specialized vocabulary

Pronunciation (Russian):

бухгалтерский учёт: [bʊxɡɐlˈtʲerskʲɪj ʊˈtɕot]

Note on бухгалтерский учёт: Stress falls on the second syllable of "бухгалтерский" and the first syllable of "учёт". The "х" sound is a guttural fricative, unfamiliar to many English speakers.

бухгалтерия: [bʊxɡɐlˈtʲerʲɪjə]

Note on бухгалтерия: Stress on the third syllable. The "ия" ending is common in abstract nouns and should be pronounced softly.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The Profession or Practice of Accounting

Translation(s) & Context:

• бухгалтерский учёт - Refers specifically to the systematic process of recording and managing financial transactions (formal usage).
• бухгалтерия - Can refer to the profession, department, or field of accounting (broader usage).

Usage Examples:

• Бухгалтерский учёт требует высокой точности и внимания к деталям.

  Accountancy requires high precision and attention to detail.

• Она изучает бухгалтерию в университете.

  She is studying accountancy at university.

• В нашей компании бухгалтерия отвечает за все финансовые отчёты.

  In our company, the accountancy department handles all financial reports.

• Бухгалтерский учёт ведётся в соответствии с международными стандартами.

  Accountancy is conducted in accordance with international standards.

• Работа в бухгалтерии может быть очень напряжённой в конце года.

  Working in accountancy can be very stressful at the end of the year.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

бухгалтерский учёт: As a compound noun phrase, "бухгалтерский" (adjective) agrees in case, number, and gender with "учёт" (noun). "Учёт" is a masculine noun and follows second declension patterns.

бухгалтерия: A feminine noun following the first declension pattern.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for бухгалтерский учёт/бухгалтерия:

• финансовый учёт (more focused on financial aspects)
• счётное дело (less common, archaic)

Antonyms: None directly applicable, as "accountancy" lacks a clear opposite in this context.

Related Phrases:

• вести бухгалтерский учёт - to keep accounts/to manage accounting records.
• отдел бухгалтерии - accounting department.
• главный бухгалтер - chief accountant (key role in accountancy).

Usage Notes:

• "Бухгалтерский учёт" is more precise when referring to the technical process of accounting, often used in formal or academic contexts.
• "Бухгалтерия" can refer to the department, profession, or field and is more versatile in everyday professional speech.
• Both terms are formal and rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing work or business explicitly.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "бухгалтерия" with "бухгалтер" (accountant, the person).
  Incorrect: Я работаю в бухгалтер.
  Correct: Я работаю в бухгалтерии.
  Explanation: "Бухгалтерия" refers to the field or department, while "бухгалтер" is the individual professional.
• Error: Misusing cases after prepositions.
  Incorrect: Я интересуюсь о бухгалтерский учёт.
  Correct: Я интересуюсь бухгалтерским учётом.
  Explanation: After "интересуюсь," the instrumental case is required.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, accountancy ("бухгалтерия") is a highly respected and critical profession, especially in businesses, due to strict financial regulations and reporting requirements. The role of a "главный бухгалтер" (chief accountant) often carries significant responsibility, sometimes equivalent to a financial director in Western companies.

Related Concepts:

• финансы (finance)
• аудит (audit)
• налогообложение (taxation)