BUAW Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. The act of adhering to laws, regulations, and standards.
  2. 4. An official examination and verification of financial accounts and records.
  3. 5. A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders.
  4. 7. Any individual or group that has an interest in the operations of a business.
  5. 11. The act of reporting illegal or unethical practices within an organization, often to an external body or regulatory agency.
  6. 13. The process of distributing decision-making power away from a central authority to smaller, localized units.
  7. 15. A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security.
  8. 16. A method for identifying and assessing risks through Threat, Assessment, Risk, and Action.
  9. 17. A business structure where two or more individuals share ownership and responsibility.
  10. 18. The process of creating a unique identity for a product or company in the marketplace.
  11. 20. The practice of conducting business in an open and accountable manner.
  12. 21. The ability to maintain or improve business operations without depleting natural resources.
  13. 22. A market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, leading to limited competition.
Down
  1. 2. A market state where supply and demand are balanced.
  2. 3. A company’s financial obligations or debts.
  3. 6. The combination of two or more companies into one entity.
  4. 8. The availability of assets to meet short-term obligations
  5. 9. The value of ownership interest in a business, after liabilities are subtracted.
  6. 10. Financial assets used by a business to fund its operations and growth.
  7. 12. A decentralized digital ledger technology used for secure, transparent transactions, often associated with cryptocurrency.
  8. 14. The practice of contracting external parties to perform business functions or services.
  9. 15. The practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital threats such as hacking, malware, and data breaches.
  10. 19. Rules or laws created to control or govern business practices.