# accountancy vs accountant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### accountancy
*noun · IPA /əˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ · frequency rank #25,266*
The function of compiling and providing financial information primarily by reports referred to as financial statements, including bookkeeping, systems design, analysis and interpretation of accounting information.

### accountant
*noun · IPA /əˈkaʊn.tənt/ · frequency rank #10,158*
One who renders account; one accountable.

## Source
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