| Acronym | Meaning |
| FASB | Financial Accounting Standards Board |
| VIES | Variable Interest Entities |
| DFEE | Department For Education And Employment |
| PC | Personal Computer |
| REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
| PPT | Plunge Protection Team (an Unknown Buyer Who "makes The Market" During Sharp Downturns) |
| ARS | Auction Rate Securities |
| ATM | Automated Teller Machine |
| UGMA | Uniform Gifts To Minors Act |
| SSC | Sector Skills Council |