CEFR B2

accounting entry

noun phrase

Meaning

A record of a financial transaction in the books of a business, including details like date, accounts affected, and amount.

Examples

Each sale is recorded as an accounting entry.
The accountant made a correcting accounting entry to fix the error.

Synonyms: record, transaction, debit, credit, journal entry

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accounting entry (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: əˈkaʊntɪŋ ˈɛntri

Definition

A record of a financial transaction in the books of a business, including details like date, accounts affected, and amount.

Examples

Each sale is recorded as an accounting entry.
The accountant made a correcting accounting entry to fix the error.

How to Use accounting entry

accounting entry for (prepositional phrase): Specifies what the financial transaction relates to. — "This is the accounting entry for the purchase of new equipment."
accounting entry in (prepositional phrase): Indicates the book or system where the record is made. — "The details were noted in the accounting entry in the ledger."

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