accountancy

noun

ac·​coun·​tan·​cy ə-ˈkau̇n-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce accountancy (audio)
: the profession or practice of accounting

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Born in New York City, Herbst was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps and earned a Bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Baruch College – City University of New York and later an MBA from the University of North Florida, according to the city’s website. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Mandi Alt, senior instructor of accountancy at the University of Illinois, said the lease arrangement was not unusual. Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 13 Nov. 2025 According to the Financial Times, many employers worry that, after the anticipated rise, those on the NLW will be earning close to the typical starting salary for graduate roles in professions like accountancy, law and finance. Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025 In June, the UK Financial Reporting Council, an accountancy regulator, warned that the Big Four firms were failing to monitor how AI and automated technologies affected the quality of their audits. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accountancy

Word History

Etymology

accountant entry 1 + -cy

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of accountancy was in 1699

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“Accountancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountancy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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