accountancy

CEFRB2

/əˈkaʊnt.ən.si/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The work of keeping and checking financial records.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A company or organisation that performs such a function.

Examples

  • I left Jeremy poring over his notes for his first accountancy exam tomorrow.

  • It's possible to branch out from computing to jobs in banking, accountancy and so on.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The function of compiling and providing financial information primarily by reports referred to as financial statements, including bookkeeping, systems design, analysis and interpretation of accounting information.

More examples

In context

  • accountancy firm

  • chartered accountancy

  • professional accountancy

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Many students choose to study blank because they enjoy working with numbers and financial records.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From account + -ancy.