Korean Dictionary
How to say "Accounting" in Korean
“Accounting” in Korean is 회계 (pronounced "hoegyae").
회계
hoegyae
Usage & Context
The practice of recording and managing financial transactions. Accounting in Korean companies follows strict regulations and standards. It is essential for financial reporting and tax compliance.
Example Sentence
회계 부서에서 일합니다.
I work in the accounting department.
How to use 회계 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Accounting” is 회계, romanized as hoegyae.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 회계.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '회' (hoe) like 'hway' in 'highway' but with a softer 'h' sound, and '계' (gye) like 'gye' in 'Gyeongju' (rhymes with 'yay' but with a 'g' sound). The two syllables flow together smoothly, with a slight emphasis on the first.
More Example Sentences
A colleague discussing daily tasks in the accounting department.
회계 장부를 정리해야 해요.
I need to organize the accounting ledgers.
A manager informing the team about an upcoming audit.
회계 감사를 준비하고 있습니다.
We are preparing for an accounting audit.
Introducing oneself or discussing one's educational background.
저는 대학교에서 회계를 전공했어요.
I majored in accounting in university.
Cultural Context
Accounting (회계) is a highly regulated and respected field in Korea, adhering to strict standards like K-IFRS (Korean International Financial Reporting Standards). Many Korean universities offer accounting as a popular major, leading to careers in corporate finance, public accounting firms (회계법인), or tax offices. The term is often combined with others, such as '회계팀' (accounting team) or '회계사' (accountant).
Editorial note
We review business terms like 회계 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
회계 부서
accounting department
회계 처리
accounting treatment/processing
회계 감사
accounting audit
Related Expressions
재무
jaemu
finance
세무
semu
tax affairs
회계사
hoegyegsa
accountant
장부
jangbu
ledger/book
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