accountancy

English

/ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The function of compiling and providing financial information primarily by reports referred to as financial statements, including bookkeeping, systems design, analysis and interpretation of accounting information.
  • (countable) A company or organisation that performs such a function.

Etymology

Suffix from English account.

Origin

English

account

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