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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Many accountancy firms are already adopting AI, positioning CPAs to guide businesses in using these tools safely and effectively. Tom Invernizzi, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The deal with accountancy firm Oury Clark saved dozens of jobs and served as a jump-off point for Playhouse to supercharge its production wing. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025 Joe Nellis, economic advisor at accountancy MHA, said one more rate cut may still come in 2025, but that the ECB would wait to confirm that 30% U.S. tariffs on EU goods from Aug. 1 can be avoided. Jenni Reid, CNBC, 24 July 2025 This is not just the movie’s crucial scene; it’s meant as a life-is-worth-living demonstration, precision-choreographed and flashy beyond all conventional notions of accountancy. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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