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generally accepted accounting principles
Accounting; Accountancy
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is the americanized term used to refer to the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction which are ...
pacemaker
Medical devices; Accountancy
a small device which is put inside someone's chest in order to help their heart beat at the correct speed
defalcator
Financial services; Accountancy
One guilty of breach of trust or misappropriation in money matters
rebates
Business services; Marketing
When buying a product or a service, the client can get a rebate (on the price) from the reseller so that the purchase will be cheaper for the client. In B2B, a vendor can give rebates to his ...
exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources
Financial services; Accountancy
The search for mineral resources, including minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non-regenerative resources after the entity has obtained legal rights to explore in a specific area, as well as the ...
fair value
Financial services; Accountancy
The amount for which an asset could be exchanged, a liability settled, or an equity instrument granted could be exchanged, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction.
fair value less costs to sell
Financial services; Accountancy
The amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or cash-generating unit in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal.
