bookkeeping

[ boo k-kee-ping ]

/ ˈbʊkˌki pɪŋ /

the work or skill of keeping account books or systematic records of money transactions (distinguished from accounting).

Origin of bookkeeping

First recorded in 1680–90; book + keeping

book·keep·er, noun

accounting bookkeeping finance(s)

The bookkeeping in the office of State Superintendent Cloud was irregular.

Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama |Walter L. Fleming
Laura had taken a course in bookkeeping and she was quite familiar with the business of keeping a simple set of books like these.

The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross |Gertrude W. Morrison
Bookkeeping, on a scale requisite for all petty transactions would be an immensely intricate mechanism.

The Next Step |Scott Nearing
When Tom had completed his bookkeeping he turned to his sister.

Helen in the Editor's Chair |Ruthe S. Wheeler

Morris was forced to admit to himself that if her bookkeeping was doubtful, at least there could be no mistake about her charms.

Abe and Mawruss |Montague Glass