Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Annoying Office Jargon
Howdy 'Partner'
100

If a liability is what I am on the weekend, this is what I throw in the club.

What is my assets?

100

Not just for the baseball field, this phrase means checking in for a quick update on something.

What is 'touch base'?

100

A graduate of Baruch College that may ask for an Iron Supplement...

Who is Dela?

200

What an accountant / auditor may write when he proposes to his girlfriend. Or what we may send to SSB.

General Ledger

200

To come back 'a round'. Or to follow up at a later point.

What is 'circle back'?

200

A frequent flier that travels north even though they hate the cold.

Who is Grant?

300

What Rhianna says when she files her taxes.

What is "B*tch Better Have My Money"?
300

Outside of The Masters, this phrase means to meet expectations.

What is 'par for the course'?

300

Loves to read and always ensures our work is high 'quality'. Says War Eagle but did not graduate undergrad from Auburn.

Who is Katie?

400

Who leads accountants to battle?

Who is general ledger?

400
This onomatopoeia means to reach out via instant message. 

What is a 'ping'?

400

Graduated their undergrad at South Carolina and Masters at Georgia State. This person knows their 'fate' is with EY.

Who is Brian?

500

What an accountant may say when getting on the train in London.

What is 'mind the GAAP'? 

500

Being stuck in the mud, or wasting time. We often say not to do this.

What is 'spinning your wheels'?

500

These people are hours ahead, awake while we are in bed, yet we never give them cred. 

Who is GDS?