accountancy

American

[uh-koun-tn-see] / əˈkaʊn tn si /

noun

the art or practice of an accountant.

accountancy British

/ əˈkaʊntənsɪ /

noun

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

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

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

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Firms in countries such as the UK have been moving work abroad due to both a drive to cut costs, and a reported lack of available UK staff in sectors such as accountancy.

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At the time she was working for an accountancy firm, and added: "I love the corporate lifestyle, but I'm someone that's always wanted a little bit more."

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An accountancy administrator has been awarded more than £14,000 after an employment tribunal ruled the time she spent browsing sites such as Rightmove and Amazon was not "excessive".

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