| Acronym | Meaning |
| LGF | Local Government Finance |
| CMPS | Centre For Management And Policy Studies |
| GL | General Ledger |
| CCT | Compulsory Competitive Tendering |
| SEC | Securities Exchange Commission |
| GTA | Group Training Associates |
| SSA | Standard Spending Assessment |
| NAV | Net Asset Value |
| ARS | Auction Rate Securities |
| RO | Revenue Outturn |