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The Dictionary Has Been Carefully Compiled And Edited To Provide All Important Words, Terms, Concepts, Institutions And Principles Commonly Used In Commerce And Found In Standard Books On Commerce And Management Or Commercial Sections Of Magazines And Newspapers.Every Effort Has Been Made To Write The Entries In A Simple And Lucid Style To Give Both Straightforward Meaning And Useful Background Information And Explanation.The Dictionary Would Be Useful For Students Of Commerce And Management And Candidates Preparing For Examinations Of Professional Institutions Like Institute Of Chartered Accountants, Institute Of Cost And Works Accountants, Institute Of Company Secretaries Etc. It Would Serve As A Ready Reference Source For Professional And Practising Managers, Functional Executives, Management Consultants, Professional Accountants Etc. The Dictionary Would Also Be Found Useful By General Readers Who May Be Interested In Understanding Terms Commonly Used In Commercial News.

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