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AUDIO VIDEO INTERLEAVE (AVI)

The file formater for microsoft that plays audio and video. CD quality video and sound is created but it takes up a lot of space.

AUTHENTICATION KEY

A digital code used to keep electronic payments secure from any third parties. The amount, time, and date are used for this.

AVAILABLE EARNINGS

The firms profit available for stockholders. The factors in this are the costs, depreciation, taxes, dividend, and the earnings.

AVOCATION

A hobby that a person likes to do when they are not working.

ADD-ON LOAN

A lending agreement that adds interest to the interest and uses returns to pay interest. It causes the interest rate to be higher and must be agreed to at contract signing.

ADVERSARY SYSTEM

The court system where a judge decides on a case argued by a prosecutor who is suing the plaintiff and the defense attorney who defends their plaintiff. A jury has also been

ADWARE

Software added to other software to display ads. It is a threat to the user and leads to hacking. It is installed without the users knowledge. Software has been made to prevent

AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE

A condition that makes the accused more liable. The more severe punishment is given to cases with brutality. Refer to mitigating circumstance.

ALLIN COST

The total price that has explicit, implied, paid, and incurred costs in it.

ALTERNATE BENEFICIARY

A party as a back up to a beneficiary. They will get any inheritance. Insurance uses it as well. It is more common in real estate or personal property.

ALTMAN ZSCORE

Edward Altman’s way to file bankruptcy. It measures how well a party can pay debts and prevent insolvency.

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