accountancy

American  

[uh-koun-tn-see] / əˈkaʊn tn si /

noun

1. the art or practice of an accountant.

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accountancy British  

/ əˈkaʊntənsɪ /

noun

1. the profession or business of an accountant

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Etymology

Origin of accountancy

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

Example Sentences

Sunak said it is becoming tougher for young people to get jobs in service sectors such as law, accountancy and the creative industries.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In 2022 alone, the amortization requirement led to about a $42 billion reduction in R&D spending, says Mary Cowx, assistant professor of accountancy at Arizona State University’s W.P.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Rebecca has a master’s degree in postcolonial and world literature from the University of St. Andrews, after graduating with double majors in accountancy and English literature from the University of Notre Dame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

While concerns exist over AI disrupting accountancy software providers like Sage, the critical role of accounting, sensitive data, and risk of errors are potential obstacles to widespread AI adoption, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The idea that accurate figures could make a fundamental difference started with double-entry bookkeeping in the thirteenth century; it then spread to the sciences, and outwards from both accountancy and science to government.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton