0
Mr. Tom Posted 7 years ago
Vocabulary

An accounting for vs. An accounting of

Hi

I am sure I have asked this question before but...

Which of these sounds more natural to your native ears? I have seen both in business English books.

  1. I want an accounting of the money spent last month.
  2. I want an accounting for the money spent last month.

Thanks,

Tom

  

Top answer

Mr. Tom I want an accounting of the money spent last month. A list of all the expenditures making up the total.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Mr.
  • Tom I want an accounting of the money spent last month.
  • A list of all the expenditures making up the total.
  • Mr.
  • Tom I want an accounting for the money spent last month.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
Mr. TomI want an accounting of the money spent last month.

A list of all the expenditures making up the total.

Mr. TomI want an accounting for the money spent last month.

The reason why it was so much higher than the previous months' totals.

0
0

Small notes on politeness.

I want is strong wording. I would like is more common.

'Please' is commonly said.


Other expressions include eg I would be grateful for an accounting . . .

0

Related Questions