26984 words

accounting

6 definitions • 6 examples
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the skill or activity of keeping records of the money a person or organization earns and spends
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the job of being an accountant
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the job of keeping or examining the records of money received, paid, and owed by a company or person
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the work of preparing the financial records of people, companies, or organizations:

Examples:

accounting methods/practices/procedures The lawsuit alleges that the company "has engaged in a pattern of questionable business and accounting practices".
accounting irregularities/issues/scandals Shares in the group halved in January when it revealed accounting irregularities at its North American business.
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the job of being an accountant:

Examples:

Accounting has always been a popular career for women.
an accounting firm
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the education that is needed to become an accountant:

Examples:

He attended Cleveland State University, where he earned a degree in accounting.

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