Contabilidad (en. Accounting)

/kontaβiliðað/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

System used to keep track of a company's financial transactions.

The company's accounting is up to date and reflects its actual situation.

La contabilidad de la empresa está actualizada y refleja su situación real.

Function that allows understanding the financial status and results of an entity.

Accounting is fundamental for making strategic decisions.

La contabilidad es fundamental para tomar decisiones estratégicas.

Records and documents that verify economic transactions.

Accounting reports show all expenses and income for the year.

Los informes de contabilidad muestran todos los gastos e ingresos del año.

From Latin 'computare', which means to count or calculate.

analytical accounting

Method that focuses on measuring and analyzing costs.

contabilidad analítica

management accounting

Accounting system oriented towards internal decision-making.

contabilidad de gestión

chart of accounts

List that classifies all the accounts used in accounting.

plan de cuentas

accountant

Professional responsible for keeping the accounting of an entity.

contador

audit

Examination and verification of a company's accounts.

auditoría

balance

Document that reflects the asset situation of a company.

balance

Clear accounts

In the company, we always have clear accounts thanks to good accounting.

En la empresa, siempre tenemos cuentas claras gracias a la buena contabilidad.

Do the math

I have to do the math to see if I can spend more this month.

Tengo que hacer cuentas para saber si puedo gastar más este mes.