Synonyms for

Accounting

Verb / ʌˈkaʊntɪŋ / / ʌˈkaʊnɪŋ / Another word for accounting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accounting is the practice of keeping track of financial records and transactions.

Synonyms & similar words

account accountstatement methodofaccounting calculate accountingsystem report answerfor accountancy describe bookkeeping auditing calculating reckoning estimating tabulating tallying balancing

Synonyms by register

Formal

bookkeeping auditing financial reporting record-keeping

Informal

number crunching bean counting the books

Antonyms

mismanagement neglect disregard ignorance unaccountability

Common collocations

  • financial accounting
  • management accounting
  • cost accounting
  • public accounting
  • forensic accounting
  • accounting principles
  • accounting standards

Word family

noun accounting
verb account
adjective accountable
adverb accountably

Usage note

Accounting refers to the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions. It is often used interchangeably with bookkeeping, though accounting is a broader discipline.

Example sentences

  1. My mom works in accounting and helps her company keep track of their money.
  2. I'm not very good at accounting, so I hired a professional to help me with my taxes.
  3. Accounting can be boring, but it's an important job.
  4. In college, I took an accounting class to learn more about managing my money.
  5. My dad is an accountant and he loves his job.

Quotes

  • Accounting does not make corporate earnings or balance sheets more volatile. Accounting just increases the transparency of volatility in earnings.
  • Accounting may be the most boring profession there is, but it's also the most lucrative.
  • Accounting is the language of business.

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