present participle of account

(business) The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.

plural of accounting

present participle of account to

The quality or state of being accountable; accountability.

One who renders account; one accountable. / A reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s).

(obsolete) Accountable.

(uncountable, Britain, New Zealand, accounting) The function of compiling and providing financial information primarily by reports referred to as financial statements, including bookkeeping, systems design, analysis and interpretation of accounting information.

Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable. / Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds). / Liable to be called on to render an account.

The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.