What does the cryptic crossword clue "Business concealed by accountant — fraudulent racket (9)" mean?

The definition is "racket". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CA (synonym="Chartered Accountant") + CO (synonym="company, business") + PHONY (synonym="PHONY") = CACOPHONY; definition: "racket" The answer is CACOPHONY.

Business concealed by accountant — fraudulent racket (9)

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