Abandonment

As in the phrase “call abandonment”. This refers to people who, being placed on hold in an incoming call, elect […]

Abatement

Practices to limit or reverse environmental damages. See also: abatement policy.

Abatement policy

A policy designed to reduce environmental damages. See also: abatement.

Absolute advantage

A person or country has this in the production of a good if the inputs it uses to produce this […]

Abundance mindset

A belief centered on the idea that opportunities are boundless. Individuals with such beliefs tend to engage in higher levels […]

Accountability

The obligation of a decision-maker (or body) to be responsive to the needs and wishes of people affected by his, […]

Accounting Cycle

A term that describes the steps when processing transactions (analyzing, journalizing, posting, preparing trial balances, adjusting, preparing financial statements) in […]

Accounting cycle

A term that describes the steps when processing transactions (analyzing, journalizing, posting, preparing trial balances, adjusting, preparing financial statements) in […]

Accounting period

The time for which profits are being calculated, normally months, quarters or years.

Accounts

Businesses are obligated to produce an annual set of accounts. If they are listed on the stock exchange, they must […]