book of account

American  

noun

1. any journal, ledger, and supporting vouchers included in a system of accounts.

2. books of account, the original records and books used in recording business transactions.

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book of account British  

noun

1. another name for journal

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Example Sentences

It also found that the group’s tax filings contained figures that “did not reflect those recorded on your books of account.”

From Washington Post

So far as its books of account gave indication, the Commercial Advertiser had never earned or paid a dividend.

From Project Gutenberg

Left entirely to his own devices, and master of the situation, he began the necessary reforms of his own accord, had complete books of account prepared, and managed the business without difficulty.

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"Come, there be books of account," said she, "can you not make shift to cast moneys in figure?"

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Licensee agrees to keep proper books of account showing the number of engines manufactured and sold or used under this agreement and to report quarterly to Licensor.

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