accountancy
Translation
accounting
Examples
She is studying for a qualification in accountancy.
She is studying for a qualification in accounting.
He works in the accountancy profession.
He works in the accounting profession.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the profession or work of an accountant (Note: 'accounting' is more common) He works in the accounting profession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accounting, bookkeeping
Etymology
From 'accountant' + '-cy' (a suffix denoting a state or quality). It refers to the profession or work of an accountant. 'Accounting' is more common in US English.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the profession or practice ('-cy') of an 'accountant'. Note that 'accounting' is the more frequent term in the US.