0 the skill or activity of keeping records of the money a person or organization earns and spends
1 the job of keeping or examining the records of money received, paid, and owed by a company or person
2 the work of preparing the financial records of people, companies, or organizations:
accounting methods/practices/procedures The lawsuit alleges that the company "has engaged in a pattern of questionable business and accounting practices".
accounting irregularities/issues/scandals Shares in the group halved in January when it revealed accounting irregularities at its North American business.
3 the job of being an accountant:
4 the education that is needed to become an accountant: