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abacus

  1. instrument of ancient origin used to perform arithmetic calculations by sliding counters along rods or in grooves.
  2. semiannual accounting research journal (founded in 1965) published by the Sydney University Press, edited by the University of Sydney, Department of Accounting. The subject matter covers all areas of accounting including international accounting.

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