diff --git a/usr.sbin/accton/accton.8 b/usr.sbin/accton/accton.8
index ab315ebca3eb..3b33a5dc83e7 100644
--- a/usr.sbin/accton/accton.8
+++ b/usr.sbin/accton/accton.8
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ system call and then later exits the system is stored in
 The
 .Xr sa 8
 command may be used to examining the accounting records.
-If no arguments are given, system account is disabled.
+If no arguments are given, system accounting is disabled.
 .Sh FILES
 .Bl -tag -width /var/account/acct
 .It Pa /var/account/acct