bookkeeping

Definitions

The activity or occupation of keeping records of the financial affairs of a business.

The systematic recording, organizing, and maintaining of financial transactions.

Examples

Accurate bookkeeping is essential for the long-term financial health of any small business.

She decided to take a night class to improve her skills in professional bookkeeping.

Synonyms

accounting record keeping ledger maintenance financial recording balancing the books accountancy

Antonyms

disorganization financial negligence neglect of records unaccountability carelessness