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ACCOUNTING

Definition:

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