| Acronym | Meaning |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| GL | General Ledger |
| SME | Small And Medium Enterprises |
| GUDD | Gold Up, Dollar Down |
| LSC | Learning And Skills Council |
| PQ | Parliamentary Question |
| TME | Total Managed Expenditure |
| ICT | Information & Communication Technology |
| SAI | Statement Of Additional Information |
| CDO'S | Collateralised Debt Obligations |