Apr 1, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Given my official responsibilities (and inclination, of course), my New Year starts on April 1st. No, no, not the April Fools day...

As the Financial year starts today, we accountants start fresh books; start numbering of vouchers from 1; probably, get new pens and pencils; pray to god that the new year should bring receipts and payments in equal measures (unspent amount is more a problem with Income tax fellows looking) and that money should flow smoothly like water - both in and out !

During the last five years, I have made more resolutions on April 1st than January 1st. Exciting plans for the next year; taking stock of the year that went by; and some common goals and resolutions with the entire team.

Having different New Years for different professions or occupations is an interesting concept. The education team's school year starts probably in June. When I was working in National Dairy Development Board, we used to talk about Milk Year; and, when I was with the Edible Oil Market Intervention Operations Group, our Oil year started in October 1st every year.

Closing every thing about the old year, Drawing a thick line and starting afresh is a wonderful idea.

Happy New Year to all you accountants. Let your Debits and Credits tally; and there isn't any missing paise in your statements !!

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