<operating system> A file which holds records of the resources
used by individual jobs. These records are used to regulate,
and calculate charges for, resources. An entry is opened in
the accounting file as each job begins.
<networking> The process of identifying individual and group
access to various network resources to ensure proper access
capabilities (bandwidth and security) or to properly charge
the various individuals and departments. Accounting
management is one of five categories of network management
defined by ISO for management of OSI networks.
<job> A person in a company who identifies new accounts,
analyses customer needs, proposes business solutions,
negotiates and oversees the implementation of new projects.