bookkeeping
[/ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/]
noun
escrituração contábil
1. The practice of recording and maintaining financial transactions and accounts of a business or organization
Proper bookkeeping ensures that all financial records are accurate and up to date.
A escrituração contábil adequada garante que todos os registros financeiros sejam precisos e atualizados.
2. The systematic recording of money received and spent by a business
The accountant handles all the bookkeeping for the company.
O contador cuida de toda a escrituração contábil da empresa.
3. The skill or profession of keeping financial records and accounts
She studied bookkeeping in college to become a professional accountant.
Ela estudou contabilidade na faculdade para se tornar uma contadora profissional.
Bookkeeping is a fundamental business practice in both Brazilian and American enterprises. In Brazil, formal bookkeeping is regulated by the Conselho Federal de Contabilidade (CFC) and is essential for legal compliance. In the USA, bookkeeping remains a critical entry-level position in accounting departments, often requiring certification. The term reflects the historical practice of maintaining financial records in physical books before digital systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the books - manter a contabilidade
cook the books - falsificar registros contábeis
balance the books - equilibrar as contas
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