accounting
noun [ U ]
ACCOUNTING uk/əˈkaʊntɪŋ/ us/-ṱɪŋ/the work of preparing the financial records of people, companies, or organizations:
accounting methods/practices/procedures The lawsuit alleges that the company "has engaged in a pattern of questionable business and accounting practices".
accounting irregularities/issues/scandals Shares in the group halved in January when it revealed accounting irregularities at its North American business.
accounting packages/software/solutions
( UK accountancy)
the job of being an accountant:
Accounting has always been a popular career for women.
an accounting firm
( UK accountancy)
the education that is needed to become an accountant:
He attended Cleveland State University, where he earned a degree in accounting.
See also
accrual accounting
budgetary accounting
cash accounting
cash basis accounting
cost accounting
creative accounting
current cost accounting
current value accounting
equity accounting
fair value accounting
false accounting
financial accounting
forensic accounting
inflation accounting
social accounting
tax accounting