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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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She is waiting to hear if she will achieve the grades to study accountancy and finance at the University of Loughborough,

From BBC

He was CEO of an accountancy firm before entering politics.

From Reuters

When Liam Chester started up his accountancy business he worked so hard in all his waking hours that he burnt out after three years.

From BBC

But the accountancy firm expects that level to stay in place until September.

From BBC

Derby's £100,000 fine came after an independent arbitration panel decided the club had not followed standard accountancy rules in making their original submissions.

From BBC

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