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Definition of accountancy

accountancy

/əˈkaʊn.tən.si/
ac · count · an · cy
Plural:accountancies
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• noun

1

The profession, practice, or academic discipline of maintaining, auditing, and analyzing financial records and transactions.

Example

"After completing her university degree in economics, she pursued a career in accountancy at an international firm."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'accountancy' and 'accounting' are often used interchangeably, 'accountancy' is preferred in British English to denote the overall profession and academic discipline, whereas 'accounting' more commonly refers to the practical process of keeping financial records.

• Nearby Words

accountability
accountable
accountably
accountancy
accountant
accounting
accoutrements

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from 'accountant' and the suffix '-cy', tracing back to Old French 'acont' (reckoning or calculation) and ultimately Latin 'computare' (to count or sum up).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accountancy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accountancy
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