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

Last year, the number of mainland Chinese firms listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange increased to 76, up from 30 in 2024, an increase of 153%, according to a report by accountancy giant PricewaterhouseCoopers.

From BBC

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

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

Entry-level professional jobs are thought to be most impacted by AI, particularly in sectors such as law, accountancy and administration.

From BBC

Headquartered in London, PwC is one of the Big Four accountancy firms.

From BBC