Business Acronyms
HR
Human Resources
Who founded Beats?
Dr. Dre
What is the global currency used in international trade and finance?
United States Dollar (USD)
The process of converting assets into cash is known as __________.
Liquidation
What is the name of the movie that illustrates how Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook?
The Social Network
P&L
Profit and Loss
Who is known as the "Oracle of Omaha" for his investment expertise?
Warren Buffett
What is the currency of Japan?
Yen
The process of making a product or service available for use or consumption by a consumer or business user is called __________.
Distribution
What is the title of the film in which Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker, engaged in fraudulent activities?
**Hint can be given IF NEEDED**
Wolf of Wall Street
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
Who co-founded Microsoft alongside Bill Gates?
Paul Allen
Which African country uses the currency known as the "Naira"?
Nigeria
A legal entity owned by shareholders that offers limited liability to its owners is called a _________.
Corporation
Which movie tells the story of Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics, who revolutionizes baseball by using statistical analysis?
Moneyball
ROI
Return On Investement
Name a famous investor of Uber
Ashton Kutcher, Jay Z, Olivia Munn, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jared Leto, Lance Armstrong, Jay Brown (music mogul), Edward Norton (actor), Ari Emanuel (agent), Lawrence Bender (producer)
Name 5 countries that use the Euro.
A financial statement that summarizes a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time is called a ____ and______ _______.
profit and loss statement.
In which film do characters predict the 2008 financial crisis and bet against the housing market?
The Big Short
EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Which famous actor co-founded Casamigos Tequila? (Bonus 100 if you can name the other co-founders)
George Clooney (Rande Gerbe, Mike Meldman)
What is Thailand's currency?
Baht
A situation in which a company's liabilities exceed its assets is called __________.
Insolvency
What movie (starring Alec Baldwin, Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, and Kevin Spacey) features a group of salesmen receiving a motivational speech including the phrase "ABC: Always Be Closing"?
Glengarry Glen Ross