Definitions for accounting
əˈkaʊn tɪŋac·count·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. accountingnoun

   a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

   "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions"

2. accountingnoun

   a system that provides quantitative information about finances

3. accountancy, accountingnoun

   the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business

4. accounting, accounting system, method of accountingnoun

   a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts

5. account, accounting, account statementnoun

   a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance

   "they send me an accounting every month"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. accountingnoun

   The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of a business or other organization.

2. accountingnoun

   A relaying of events; justification of actions.

   He was required to give a thorough accounting of his time.

3. Etymology: * First attested in the late 14th century.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Accountingnoun

   The act of reckoning, or making up of accounts.

   Etymology: from account.

   This method faithfully observed, must keep a man from breaking, or running behind hand in his spiritual estate; which, without frequent accountings, he will hardly be able to prevent. Robert South, Sermons.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Accounting

   Accounting, also known as accountancy, is the measurement, processing, and communication of financial and non-financial information about economic entities such as businesses and corporations. Accounting, which has been called the "language of business", measures the results of an organization's economic activities and conveys this information to a variety of stakeholders, including investors, creditors, management, and regulators. Practitioners of accounting are known as accountants. The terms "accounting" and "financial reporting" are often used as synonyms. Accounting can be divided into several fields including financial accounting, management accounting, tax accounting and cost accounting. Financial accounting focuses on the reporting of an organization's financial information, including the preparation of financial statements, to the external users of the information, such as investors, regulators and suppliers. Management accounting focuses on the measurement, analysis and reporting of information for internal use by management. The recording of financial transactions, so that summaries of the financials may be presented in financial reports, is known as bookkeeping, of which double-entry bookkeeping is the most common system. Accounting information systems are designed to support accounting functions and related activities. Accounting has existed in various forms and levels of sophistication throughout human history. The double-entry accounting system in use today was developed in medieval Europe, particularly in Venice, and is usually attributed to the Italian mathematician and Franciscan friar Luca Pacioli. Today, accounting is facilitated by accounting organizations such as standard-setters, accounting firms and professional bodies. Financial statements are usually audited by accounting firms, and are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). GAAP is set by various standard-setting organizations such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States and the Financial Reporting Council in the United Kingdom. As of 2012, "all major economies" have plans to converge towards or adopt the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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1. accounting

   Accounting is a systematic process of recording, analyzing, interpreting and presenting financial transactions and data. It involves measuring business activities, processing that information into financial reports and statements, and communicating these findings to decision-makers such as investors and management. The purpose of accounting is to provide quantitative and qualitative information about a business's operations and financial performance, which aids in making economic decisions. It includes various areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and taxation.

2. accounting

   Accounting is a systematic process of recording, summarizing, analyzing and interpreting financial (money-related) activities that result from business operations. It involves the production of financial statements and reports primarily for use by internal and external entities such as management, investors, creditors, and government agencies. The goal of accounting is to provide quantitative information about a business or individual’s financial resources, obligations, and activities, assisting in making economic decisions.

3. accounting

   Accounting is a systematic process of identifying, recording, measuring, classifying, verifying, summarizing, interpreting and communicating financial information. It reveals profit or loss for a given period, and the value and nature of a firm's assets, liabilities and owner’s equity. It provides information that helps users make informed financial decisions. Accounting is often performed by accountants and is governed by various accounting principles and regulations.

4. accounting

   Accounting is a systematic process of recording, summarizing, analyzing and reporting financial transactions of a business. It involves the preparation of financial statements, tracking income and expenses, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and tax regulations. It helps business owners, managers, investors and other stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding the financial health and status of the business.

5. accounting

   Accounting is a systematic practice, work or process of communicating and recording financial information. It involves analyzing, summarizing, and reporting these transactions to oversight agencies, regulators, tax collection entities, and other relevant stakeholders. The process includes preparing financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Accounting is often referred to as the "language of business" due to its role in maintaining a clear and organized record of all financial transactions and thus providing a picture of the financial health of a business or individual. It is used by individuals, small businesses, corporations, non-profit organizations, and governments.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Accounting

   of Account

WikidataRate this definition:4.4 / 5 votes

1. Accounting

   Accounting, or accountancy, is the measurement, processing and communication of financial information about economic entities. Accounting, which has been called the "language of business", measures the results of an organization's economic activities and conveys this information to a variety of users including investors, creditors, management, and regulators. Practitioners of accounting are known as accountants. The terms accounting and financial reporting are often used as synonyms. Accounting can be divided into several fields including financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and tax accounting. Financial accounting focuses on the reporting of an organization's financial information, including the preparation of financial statements, to external users of the information, such as investors, regulators and suppliers; and management accounting focuses on the measurement, analysis and reporting of information for internal use by management. The recording of financial transactions, so that summaries of the financials may be presented in financial reports, is known as bookkeeping, of which double-entry bookkeeping is the most common system.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Accounting

   System of recording financial transactions.

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1. accounting

   A system that provides quantitative information relating to accounts and finance.

   Accounting practices are easy and simple.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 4, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'accounting' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3832

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'accounting' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4739

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'accounting' in Nouns Frequency: #1576

How to pronounce accounting?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of accounting in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of accounting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of accounting in a Sentence

1. Andy Harris:

   These alarming reports have rightly raised concerns among my constituents in Maryland. They know these illegal immigrants will place strains on their communities, they deserve a full accounting of the numbers of illegal aliens released into their neighborhoods.

2. Gina Raimondo:

   Legislators deserve respect. They deserve to be listened to. They go back every week to their districts, and they have to be held to an accounting by their constituents, and I just really respect that.

3. David Keating:

   I don't think there are any efficiency gains from doing it this way -- the accounting headaches are not insignificant having been on that end of trying to report stuff like this, it seems like a big hassle.

4. Apple Inc on Friday:

   We do not expect the introduction of Apple TV+, including the accounting treatment for the service, to have a material impact on our financial results.

5. Darrell Issa:

   As one of the architects of ObamaCare, Jonathan Gruber is in a unique position to shed light on the ‘lack of transparency’ surrounding the passage of the President’s health care law, however he has so far been unwilling to fully comply with the Oversight Committee’s repeated requests, this week, Dr. Gruber repeatedly refused to answer several key questions, including the amount of taxpayer funds he received for his work on ObamaCare. The American people deserve not just an apology, but a full accounting, which Dr. Gruber must provide.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=accounting
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Accounting
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=accounting
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accounting
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accounting
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=accounting