Category: C

A policy started in 1984 to get competition for government contracts. The more competition the more saved on prices.

A place in the market where a firm can compete.

When an accountant is hired for their specialty rather than auditing skills.

A fund set up for companies with schedules to finish but don’t have the funds to finish. Both building and entertainment industries are on these types of bonds.

A confirmation that a manufacturere can do what they say they can according to the rules and standards required by a contract. Refer to conformance.

The original work that has many colaborating authors.

When investors investigate a new security offering. A financial statement is included. It is to check on the companies disclosure property.

United Kingdom verbage for compulsory liquidation.

A computer network with many ports that can bridge and route services on many networks.

The difference in return for a lender between a below market rate loan – or soft loan – and a full market rate loan.

A dependent condition of a contract that has to be done by all parties. Refer to condition precedent and condition subsequent.

A business that doesn’t profit but only researches Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and the US. The data is used by all countries and remains neutral.

A mark that shows conformity with directives of the EU. It started in 1993. It is a mark showing it can do industrial work.

When the conjunctiva swells and becomes red. Discharge leaks out. This is caused by chemical exposure.

A forecast that uses previous forecasts. All are given equal weight as are their assumptions. It is a broad estimate. Refer to delphi method.

The total governmental spending for a year. It can include funds transferred other agencies and made by other governments.

A unit that votes legislators into office.

A document that describes the goods being shipped and their value according to the exporting country.

1. efforts of parties to protect the consumer from contracts that would take away their rights in business. 2. the idea that using more goods is a sign of a strong economy.

A substance that can harm living organisms. It is passed through air, water, soil, and food.