accounting

noun

1. a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

   noun.communication

   Examples

   He was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a system that provides quantitative information about finances

   noun.cognition

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business

   noun.act

   Synonyms accountancy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts

   noun.possession

   Synonyms accounting system method of accounting

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance

   noun.possession

   Examples

   They send me an accounting every month.

   Synonyms account account statement

   Source: WordNet 3.0