bookkeeping

[ boo k-kee-ping ]

/ ˈbʊkˌki pɪŋ /

the work or skill of keeping account books or systematic records of money transactions (distinguished from accounting).

RELATED WORDS

First recorded in 1680–90; book + keeping

Related formsbook·keep·er, noun

Can be confusedaccounting bookkeeping finance(s)

The bookkeeping in the office of State Superintendent Cloud was irregular.
Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama|Walter L. Fleming
Laura had taken a course in bookkeeping and she was quite familiar with the business of keeping a simple set of books like these.
The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross|Gertrude W. Morrison
Bookkeeping, on a scale requisite for all petty transactions would be an immensely intricate mechanism.
The Next Step|Scott Nearing
When Tom had completed his bookkeeping he turned to his sister.
Helen in the Editor's Chair|Ruthe S. Wheeler

Morris was forced to admit to himself that if her bookkeeping was doubtful, at least there could be no mistake about her charms.
Abe and Mawruss|Montague Glass