accounting
/ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/
verb
Meaning
To provide explanation.
To count.
noun
Meaning
The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.
A relaying of events; justification of actions.
"He was required to give a thorough accounting of his time."
An equitable remedy requiring wrongfully obtained profits to be distributed to those who deserve them.
adjective
Meaning
Of or relating to accounting.
"General accepted accounting principles"