noun

accounting

uh-KOWN-tihng

noun

The system and practice of recording and analysing a business's or person's finances.

"She works in the accounting department at a large firm."

"He took an accounting course to better understand the company's books."

How to Use Accounting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe work of tracking and reporting money coming in and going out.

Common pairings

accounting department accounting software cost accounting

accountings plural

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