accounting

• First attested in the late 14th century.
• account +‎ -ing

• IPA^(key): /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/

accounting

1. present participle of account

accounting (usually uncountable, plural accountings)

1. (accounting) The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of a business or other organization.
2. A relaying of events; justification of actions.

   He was required to give a thorough accounting of his time.

accounting (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to accounting.

   General accepted accounting principles

• accountancy