accountancy

[ uh-koun-tn-see ]

/ əˈkaʊn tn si /

the art or practice of an accountant.

Origin of accountancy

First recorded in 1850–55; accountan(t) + -cy

Write for free book, "Accountancy, the Profession that Pays."

Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 |Various
I forget what this successful brother had succeeded in—some genteel profession like accountancy or attorney.

Aliens |William McFee
All this is as set forth in detail in the said books of his Majesty's accountancy, to which I refer.

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 |E.H. Blair
There is kept account of all that is laden and of the ships, so that it is the accountancy and register of their trade.

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 (Vol 27 of 55) |Various

Deny your worthy scholars the latest commentary on Plato and get your business men the latest book on accountancy.

Papers and proceedings of the thirty-fifth general meeting of the American Library Association, 1913 |Various

accountancy

/ (əˈkaʊntənsɪ) /

the profession or business of an accountant