accountancy

[ uh-koun-tn-see ]

noun

1. the art or practice of an accountant.

accountancy

/ əˈkaʊntənsɪ /

noun

1. the profession or business of an accountant

Word History and Origins

Origin of accountancy¹

First recorded in 1850–55; accountan(t) + -cy

Example Sentences

He added that the "notice of intent" is to appoint accountancy firm EY to handle the process.

From BBC

The worst elements of neoliberal accountancy culture think that, “I'm not going to go to a demonstration because it's not worth it.”

From Salon

A bounce back in construction and strong month for accountancy, manufacturers and retail businesses helped boost the economy by 0.2%, after it failed to grow in the previous two months.

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It suggests faults remain in newer versions of the accountancy system still used by the Post Office, which has been at the heart of one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British legal history.

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On average 18 chemists, 16 pubs and nine banks shut down every week between January and June - according to research from accountancy firm PwC.

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