accounting (n.)a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes;
he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions
accounting (n.)a system that provides quantitative information about finances;
accounting (n.)the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business;
accounting (n.)a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts;
Synonyms: accounting system / method of accounting
accounting (n.)a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance;
they send me an accounting every month
Synonyms: account /
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