accountancy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of accountancy
First recorded in 1850–55; accountan(t) + -cy
Example Sentences
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These are jobs in areas like law, consulting and accountancy which are unaffected by rules on physical goods.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
The audit business of a professional services firm generally isn’t allowed to have outside ownership, under Securities and Exchange Commission and state accountancy board rules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 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
Stevin published on algebra, engineering, astronomy, navigation and accountancy.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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