accountancy

[ uh-koun-tn-see ]

/ əˈkaʊn tn si /

noun

the art or practice of an accountant.

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Origin of accountancy

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

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Examples from the Web for accountancy

Write for free book, "Accountancy, the Profession that Pays."
Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930|Various
I forget what this successful brother had succeeded in—some genteel profession like accountancy or attorney.
Aliens|William McFee
All this is as set forth in detail in the said books of his Majesty's accountancy, to which I refer.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803|E.H. Blair
There is kept account of all that is laden and of the ships, so that it is the accountancy and register of their trade.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 (Vol 27 of 55)|Various

Deny your worthy scholars the latest commentary on Plato and get your business men the latest book on accountancy.
Papers and proceedings of the thirty-fifth general meeting of the American Library Association, 1913|Various

British Dictionary definitions for accountancy

accountancy

/ (əˈkaʊntənsɪ) /

noun

the profession or business of an accountant

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Word Origin and History for accountancy

accountancy

1854, from accountant + -cy.