| Acronym | Meaning |
| RTIA | Receipts Taken Into Account |
| CCT | Compulsory Competitive Tendering |
| ADC | Association Of District Councils |
| IA | Investment Adviser |
| FMA | Foundation Modern Apprenticeship |
| DFES | Department For Education And Skills |
| ROE | Return On Equity |
| EPS | Earnings Per Share |
| TME | Total Managed Expenditure |
| GO | General Obligation Bond |