California Universities
Corporate Jargon
2010's
No Place Like “HOME” for the holidays
Accounting
100

This prestigious university is one of the oldest in the University of California system and played a central role in the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s.

What is the University of California, Berkeley?

100

 When there is a specific end time for something because you have something scheduled immediately behind it.

What is a "Hard Stop"?

100

In 2011, this Canadian artist’s hit song became one of the most-viewed YouTube videos of the decade, making him a global pop sensation.

Who is Justin Bieber?

100

This 1990 Christmas movie features a boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind while his family goes on vacation.

What is "Home Alone"?

100

This asset, often considered part of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE), does not depreciate over time, unlike buildings or machinery.

What is land?

200

This university is known for its vibrant student life and a reputation for one of the wildest college parties in California

What is San Diego State University (SDSU)?

200

This term is often used to avoid saying “I don’t know.”

What is "Let me circle back on that"?

200

This viral challenge in 2014 raised millions for ALS research. 

What is the Ice Bucket Challenge?

200

This popular TV character, known for his unique voice and "Homerisms," is always found in Springfield with his family.

Who is "Homer Simpson"?

200

This is the term for money that is owed to a company by customers for goods or services already delivered.

What is accounts receivable?

300

This university, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is famous for its engineering and computer science programs and is also known for a Prison Experiment.

What is Stanford University?

300

This is often used as a polite excuse when you can’t complete a task on time, even if the task was assigned weeks ago.

What is "lack of bandwidth"?

300

In 2014, this Marvel superhero film introduced audiences to a new cosmic team.

What is Guardians of the Galaxy?

300

This powerful superhero, is known for his dark, twisted view of heroism and often takes matters into his own hands.

Who is "Homelander"?

300

The term for an accounting procedure that spreads out the cost of an intangible asset, like a patent, over its useful life.

What is Amortization?

400

This university, holds the record for the most NCAA championships across all sports, with notable success in basketball, water polo, and volleyball.

What is the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)?

400

This is the email you send when you're annoyed but you can’t say it directly.

What is "Per my last email"?

400

In 2019, this company made headlines when it surpassed 1 billion monthly active users on its social media platform.

What is Facebook?

400

This 1974 Southern rock anthem by Lynyrd Skynyrd is known for its iconic guitar riff.

What is "Sweet Home Alabama"?

400

This type of account is used to reduce the balance of a related account.

What is a contra account?

500

This prestigious university, known for its scenic campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is located in Malibu and is famous for its business, law, and public policy schools.

What is Pepperdine University?

500

When something is outside the scope of your responsibility and/or needs to be addressed by someone higher up.

What is "above my paygrade"?

500

This 2015 hit HBO comedy series, depicts a fictionalized version of a man's life, exploring awkward social situations and hilarious misadventures.

What is Curb Your Enthusiasm?

500

This company, often associated with DIY projects and home improvement, helps people tackle projects large and small, including around the holidays.

What is "Home Depot"?

500

This accounting standard is used for the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers.

What is ASC 606?