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careless account

[ˈkeərləs əˈkaʊnt]
nounpl: careless accounts
relato negligente / conta negligenciada
1. An inaccurate or poorly documented financial record or narrative description that lacks proper attention to detail and verification
The auditor discovered a careless account in the company's financial statements.
O auditor descobriu uma conta negligenciada nas demonstrações financeiras da empresa.
2. A verbal or written report made without sufficient care, accuracy, or consideration of facts
His careless account of the events led to widespread misunderstanding.
Seu relato negligente dos acontecimentos levou a mal-entendidos generalizados.
NYC Slang
sloppy paperwork / messy books
Synonyms
inaccurate accountnegligent recordsloppy documentationreckless reporthasty narrative
Antonyms
careful accountmeticulous recordaccurate accountprecise documentationdiligent report

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relato negligente / conta negligenciada
Commonly used in business and accounting contexts
São Paulo
conta descuidada / registro impreciso
More formal business terminology
Portugal
conta negligente / relato descuidado
Formal accounting and financial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a loose account
to give a careless account of something
slipshod record-keeping
poor accounting practices
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