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KICPAA (Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors) The official body for accountants in Cambodia. They often publish glossaries to standardize terminology. National Accounting Council (NAC)
Save the PDF on your smartphone, tablet, and laptop. Use a PDF reader with a search function (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Foxit Reader). Bookmark frequently used terms like "Revenue," "Expense," "Asset," "Liability." Accounting Dictionary English-khmer Pdf
A government entity under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Look for "Glossary of Terms" in their publication section. Academic Repositories Websites like Academia.edu ResearchGate
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Some NGOs and development projects (e.g., GIZ, USAID’s financial sector programs) have created free accounting glossaries in Khmer. These are often available on or similar portals.
General English-Khmer dictionaries often fail to capture the precise meaning of financial terms. For example, the word "equity" might be translated as fairness in general English, but in accounting, it refers to "owners' interest in assets after liabilities are deducted." A poor translation can lead to financial misstatements, exam failures, or even business fraud. Leave a comment below (or contact us directly)
Accounting standards evolve. A dictionary from 2005 may not include modern terms like "cryptocurrency," "sustainability reporting," or "lease liability" under IFRS 16. Look for editions published within the last 5–7 years.
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