undertaking — un·der·tak·ing n 1: a promise or pledge esp. required by law 2: something (as cash or a written promise) deposited or given as security esp. in a court ◇ Undertakings are often required of one party during property actions (as for attachment) in… … Law dictionary
undertaking — un‧der‧tak‧ing [ˌʌndəˈteɪkɪŋ ǁ ˈʌndərteɪ ] noun 1. [countable usually singular] an important job, piece of work, or activity that you are responsible for: • Starting a new business can be a risky undertaking. 2. [countable] COMMERCE a business: • … Financial and business terms
associate — associated undertaking … Accounting dictionary
affiliate — A company linked in some sense to another company. The concept has no legal status in the UK. See also: associated undertaking … Accounting dictionary
significant influence — An influence by one company on the financial and operating policy decisions of another company (including dividend policy) in which it has an interest. The influence does not need to amount to control. See also: associated undertaking,… … Accounting dictionary
window dressing — Any practice that attempts to make a situation look better than it really is. It has been used extensively by accountants to improve the look of balance sheets. For example, banks used to call in their short term loans and delay making payments… … Accounting dictionary
window dressing — Any practice that attempts to make a situation look better than it really is. It has been used extensively by accountants to improve the look of balance sheets. For example, banks used to call in their short term loans and delay making payments… … Big dictionary of business and management
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium