accountinggerund / present participle Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "accounting software".
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Relating to the recording, management, or analysis of financial accounts. The firm adopted new accounting standards last year.
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'accounting software'); not comparable.
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Relating to or used for the practice, process, or principles of accounting when placed before another noun. The company invested in new accounting software to streamline its finances.