accounting

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/ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To provide explanation.
To count.

noun

The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.
A relaying of events; justification of actions.“He was required to give a thorough accounting of his time.”
An equitable remedy requiring wrongfully obtained profits to be distributed to those who deserve them.

adjective

Of or relating to accounting.“General accepted accounting principles”

Related words

Synonyms

accountancy account statement accounting system method of accounting bookkeeping finance bookkeeper financial accountant billing costing cash crediting fiscal comptroller ledger

Associated

gaap auditing cpa liabilities payroll audit irregularities mba firms

Rhymes

mounting recounting crowning counting discounting browning drowning frowning surmounting clowning

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