accountancy

noun

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

Examples of accountancy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to the Business Trends report by accountancy firm BDO, based on a meta-analysis of employer surveys, the country has seen 10 straight months of decline in its Employment Index, which measures hiring intent. Adam Gale, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024 In the United States, CPAs gain licensure through state boards of accountancy, a testament to their comprehensive expertise in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial planning. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 Document experience and skills gained to submit to the state board of accountancy. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2024 To get an accurate fee schedule, contact your state’s accountancy board. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for accountancy 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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