accountancy

[ uh-koun-tn-see ]

noun

1. the art or practice of an accountant.

accountancy

/ əˈkaʊntənsɪ /

noun

1. the profession or business of an accountant

Word History and Origins

Origin of accountancy¹

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

Example Sentences

Currently, 42 businesses share the space, chasing their dreams in catering, cosmetology or accountancy.

From Time

Mesmerise is planning a VR conference for a global accountancy firm in September and Hawken says the technology can be used for more regular engagements, such as business meetings, board meetings and one-on-ones.

From Digiday

But he was clearly gifted academically and secured in 1998 a Saudi-funded scholarship to study accountancy in Pakistan.

From The Daily Beast

And even there, values are often estimated without actual exchange, and the art of accountancy has arisen for that purpose.

From Project Gutenberg

At the end of the first year of general accountancy, special subjects may be pursued parallel with the general course.

From Project Gutenberg

Recently, however, colleges have included in this field of election practical courses in Accountancy and Commercial Law.

From Project Gutenberg

When I was studying accountancy, I bought every authoritative publication on the subject.

From Project Gutenberg

Revised with a copy of the originals that is in this royal accountancy, to which we refer.

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