accounting

nouns

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

"he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions"

accounting

is a type of (narrower)

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

"the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"

a system that provides quantitative information about finances

accounting

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

a complex of methods or rules governing behavior

"they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender"

the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business

accountancy, accounting

is derived from

a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts

is derived from

a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance

"they send me an accounting every month"

is derived from