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noun
- a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
He was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a system that provides quantitative information about finances
source: WordNet 3.0
- the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
source: WordNet 3.0
- a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts
source: WordNet 3.0
- a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
They send me an accounting every month.
source: WordNet 3.0
