accountancy
Translation
accountancy, accounting
Examples
She is studying accountancy at the university.
She is studying accountancy at the university.
He works for a large accountancy firm.
He works for a large accountancy firm.
Grammar Patterns
accountancy (as a field) the profession or work of an accountant She is studying accountancy at the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accounting, bookkeeping
Etymology
From 'accountant' + '-cy', a suffix denoting a state, condition, or profession. It refers to the profession of an accountant.
Memory Tips
This word refers to the profession or practice of an 'accountant'. The '-ancy' suffix often refers to a profession, like 'consultancy'.