accounting

Noun	1.	accounting - a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions"
	2.	accounting - a system that provides quantitative information about finances
	3.	accounting - the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business Synonyms: accountancy
	4.	accounting - a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts Synonyms: accounting system, method of accounting
	5.	accounting - a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; "they send me an accounting every month" Synonyms: account statement, account

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