What does the cryptic crossword clue "Accountant dipping into money from nearby residents (7)" mean?

The definition is "from nearby residents". The wordplay uses charade, container. CA (synonym of "Accountant") + LOLLY (synonym of "money") [container: "dipping into"]; definition: "from nearby residents" The answer is LOCALLY.

Accountant dipping into money from nearby residents (7)

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