| Acronym | Meaning |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| OCPA | Office Of The Commissioner For Public Appointments |
| OPM | Other People's Money |
| NYSE | New York Stock Exchange |
| OSJ | Office Of Supervisory Jurisdiction |
| LGF | Local Government Finance |
| LSC | Learning And Skills Council |
| ALACE | Association Of Local Authority Chief Executives |
| GL | General Ledger |
| FMA | Foundation Modern Apprenticeship |