APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY
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retained earnings statement summarizes the earnings for a spe-
cic period of time.
Risk management: A system used by organizations to manage risks that
relate to their business by identifying events that may impact
negatively on their business objectives. Developing a monitor-
ing system and a response strategy will allow the organization to
respond in a proactive manner to minimize the impact of the risk.
Round tripping: A term used to describe a strategy used by organiza-
tions that sell an asset to another organization with a contract that
the asset will be bought back at some stated time in the future.
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Scams: A term used to indicate an unlawful fraudulent scheme.
Screening for Red Flags: A process of systematical