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bookkeeping Definition

book·keep·ing (-kēp′iŋ)

noun

the work of keeping a systematic record of business transactions

bookkeeping Related Forms

book′·keep′er noun

bookkeeping Synonyms

bookkeeping

n.

accountancy, auditing, recording, accounting.

bookkeeping Finance Definition

The process of recording financial transactions and maintaining the financial records to support a com-pany’s financial statements. Bookkeeping is only one small part of accounting, which is the overall examination of a company’s financial results.

bookkeeping Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: In situations like these, you need to do bookkeeping of your own.
  • include: The treasurer was advised of a few of his responsibilities - which included bookkeeping.
  • provide: I provide bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, accounts, personal and business tax and a tad of management accounting.
  • make: We may well hear more about this case, but if Debenhams do eventually lose it will at least make the bookkeeping easier.

Adjective modifier

  • manual: This course explains everything you need to know about basic manual double entry bookkeeping.
  • double: This course explains everything you need to know about basic manual double entry bookkeeping.
  • basic: This course explains everything you need to know about basic manual double entry bookkeeping.
  • practical: These packages are suitable for anyone who requires a knowledge of practical bookkeeping in their job.
  • accurate: In addition to legal requirements, accurate bookkeeping will enable your business to budget and plan for the future.
  • simple: If you just want to do very simple bookkeeping they will probably meet your needs.

Modifies a noun

  • software: All users of our small business bookkeeping software benefit from a free, no obligation 60 day trial.
  • duty: Working for a city center based firm of accountants you will be responsible for go out to clients to carry out bookkeeping duties.
  • system: At the bottom of the bookkeeping system diagram there is what we have called the trial balance.
  • service: I think hiring the bookkeeping service was a good first step.
  • course: Legal secretarial course, executive pa course, bookkeeping course.
  • skill: Or perhaps you would like to acquire bookkeeping skills for use elsewhere?

Noun used with modifier

  • double-entry: Beside, I require an invoice in order to balance my double-entry bookkeeping.
  • entry: This course explains everything you need to know about basic manual double entry bookkeeping.
  • business: All users of our small business bookkeeping software benefit from a free, no obligation 60 day trial.
  • single-entry: Some smaller LLCs use a single-entry bookkeeping system such as a simple business check register to keep track of their expenses and income.