· a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions"

Hypernym(s): explanation, account

· a system that provides quantitative information about finances

Hypernym(s): system, system_of_rules

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

Synonym(s): accountancy

Hypernym(s): occupation, business, job, line_of_work, line

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

Synonym(s): accounting_system, method_of_accounting

Hypernym(s): register

· a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; "they send me an accounting every month"

Synonym(s): account, account_statement

Hypernym(s): statement, financial_statement

· be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something; "Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam"

Hypernym(s): be

· keep an account of

Synonym(s): calculate

· to give an account or representation of in words; "Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental"

Synonym(s): report, describe

Hypernym(s): inform

· furnish a justifying analysis or explanation; "I can't account for the missing money"

Synonym(s): answer_for

Hypernym(s): declare