Use 'on account of' to explain why something happened, like a cause-and-effect relationship.

Cause and Effect

'On account of' is a formal way to express a reason for something that may be communicated more casually as 'because'.

Expression of Reason

When dealing with money matters, 'account' usually refers to records or banking arrangements.

In business, 'on account' often means a purchase will be paid for at a later date, not immediately.

'On account' can indicate that a purchase is made using credit, with payment to be made later.

Remember, buying 'on account' means the bill comes later; it’s not a free purchase.

Use 'on account of' to introduce a specific reason or context in a formal or written conversation.

'On account of' is not used for giving opinions; use it for stating reasons or facts.