| Acronym | Meaning |
| VIES | Variable Interest Entities |
| ATM | Automated Teller Machine |
| PE | Price To Earnings (Ratio) |
| GL | General Ledger |
| REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
| FOREX | Foreign Exchange |
| BVI | Best Value Initiative |
| COVE | Centres Of Vocational Excellence |
| CIPFA | Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy |
| GPC | Government Procurement Card |