Acronyms
Sales, Marketing, and Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations. Jump to acronyms beginning with the number or letter:
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ISP
A company that provides individuals and other companies access to the Internet and other related services such as website building and virtual hosting. ISPs are crucial in connecting customers to the internet, offering various services, including broadband, dial-up, cable, and DSL. Major ISPs: Comcast (Xfinity): One of the largest providers, offering services in many areas across the U.S. AT&T: Known…
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ISQC
Standards issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) to provide guidance on an audit firm’s responsibilities regarding its quality control system for audits and reviews of financial statements and other assurance and related services engagements. Key points about ISQC: Objective: ISQC’s main objective is to establish and maintain a system of quality control that provides reasonable assurance…
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ISRE
Standards are issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) to provide guidance for practitioners when conducting review engagements on historical financial information. Key points about ISRE: Objective: The main objective of ISRE is to establish standards and provide guidance on the practitioner’s responsibilities when reviewing historical financial statements and the form and content of the practitioner’s report.…
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ISRS
Standards issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) to provide guidance for practitioners when performing related services engagements that are not assurance engagements. Key points about ISRS: Objective: The main objective of ISRS is to establish standards and provide guidance on the practitioner’s professional responsibilities when performing related services engagements and on the form and content of…
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ISSN
A unique eight-digit number used to identify periodical publications such as magazines, journals, newspapers, and annuals. It’s an internationally recognized system that helps standardize serial publication identification. Key aspects of an ISSN include: Structure: The ISSN consists of eight digits, divided by a hyphen into two four-digit numbers. The last digit, which may be 0-9 or an X, is a…
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ISV
A company that develops and sells software products that run on one or more platforms, such as Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, or various mobile operating systems. ISVs create solutions for a variety of industries and purposes, ranging from business management, data analysis, and productivity tools to gaming, entertainment, and education applications. Unlike in-house software development teams, ISVs are independent entities…
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IT
Within a business’ operations, information technology encompasses the management of data, cybersecurity, internal hardware and software systems, externally hosted hardware and software systems, third-party platform licensing, as well as end user hardware and software.
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ITAR
US regulations that control the export and import of defense-related articles and services. These regulations are designed to safeguard national security and foreign policy interests. ITAR covers a broad range of items, including weapons, military equipment, and technical data related to defense articles. Key ITAR Takeaways U.S. Munitions List: This list categorizes the articles and services subject to ITAR control.…
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ITI
A trade association representing the technology industry in the United States. ITI’s membership comprises leading technology companies involved in software, hardware, telecommunications, and digital services. ITI advocates for policies that promote innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness in the technology sector.
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ITIL
A widely adopted framework for delivering effective IT services. It is a set of best practices that provides guidance on how to align IT services with the needs of businesses and customers. ITIL was first developed by the UK government’s Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) in the 1980s. Since then, it has evolved through several versions, the latest being…
