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Accounting acronyms and abbreviations

Finance and business abbreviations and acronyms

We have collected together the meanings of some common finance and business acronyms and abbreviations. Many relate to institutions or post-nominals and links are given to relevant websites.

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Acronyms - D

DCF Discounted cash flow
DipCG Diploma in Corporate Governance ACCA
DipEF Diploma in Executive Finance for non-accountants, Institute of Cost and Executive Accountants
DipEMA Diploma in Executive and Management Accountancy, Institute of Cost and Executive Accountants
DipIFRA Diploma in International Financial Reporting and Auditing ACCA
DPB Designated professional body
DPP Direct product profitability
DRP Distribution Requirements planning
DSS Decision support system