bookkeeping

UK
/ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʊkˌkipɪŋ/

Translations

bookkeepingnoun
She decided to take a course in bookkeeping to better manage her small business finances.
Elle a décidé de suivre un cours de comptabilité pour mieux gérer les finances de sa petite entreprise.
Additional translations
tenue de livresSurtout en français canadien; emploi plus concret pour l’activité de saisie et de tenue des comptes.
Synonyms
financial management
ledger maintenance
audit trail
bookkeepinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʊkˌkipɪŋ/
–ing form functioning adjectivally (derived from verb “bookkeep”); non-gradable
The company invested in new bookkeeping software.
L’entreprise a investi dans un nouveau logiciel comptable.
Additional translations
de comptabilitéTournure descriptive fréquente dans les contextes techniques ou commerciaux.
bookkeepverb

bookkeeping

Gerund

bookkept
Past Simple
bookkept
Past Participle
bookkeeping
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʊkkiːp/
US
/ˈbʊkˌkip/
She was hired to bookkeep for the small startup.
Elle a été embauchée pour comptabiliser les opérations de la petite start-up.
Additional translations
tenir la comptabilitéFormulation courante pour l’activité professionnelle de comptabilité.
bookkeepgerund / present participle

bookkeeping

Present participle ‘bookkeeping’ is frequently used attributively (e.g. ‘bookkeeping software’), therefore an adjective entry is required.
comptableS’emploie pour ce qui est lié à la tenue des comptes ou de la comptabilité.
The company invested in advanced bookkeeping software to streamline its accounts.
L’entreprise a investi dans un logiciel comptable avancé pour rationaliser ses comptes.

Definitions

bookkeepingnoun
The activity or occupation of keeping records of the financial affairs of a business.
She decided to take a course in bookkeeping to better manage her small business finances.
bookkeepinggerund / present participle
Pertaining to the recording of financial transactions; used for or involved in bookkeeping.
The company invested in new bookkeeping software.
bookkeepverb
To record the financial transactions of a business or individual in a systematic manner.
She was hired to bookkeep for the small startup, ensuring all expenses and revenues were accurately documented.
To practise the activity or profession of bookkeeping, especially as a regular occupation.
After completing her accounting course, she began to bookkeep full-time for several local businesses.
bookkeepgerund / present participle
Relating to or concerned with the recording of financial transactions.
The company invested in advanced bookkeeping software to streamline its accounts.