| 1. | De Novo Review | A de novo review is an in-depth review. Decisions of federal administrative agencies are generally subject to de novo review in the U.S. District Courts, and some lower state court decisions are subje… 0.3 KB |
| 2. | De-Minimus | Lacking significance or importance So minor as to be disregarded compare substantial An action may be dismissed if the claim or cause is considered de minimis Answers.com |
| 3. | Defrauding | To take something from by fraud; swindle: defrauded the immigrants by selling them worthless land deeds. Answers.com |
| 4. | Delegation | The act of empowering someone to act for another or to perform a duty for another. |
| 5. | Director | A director is a member of the Board of Directors whose function is to appoint the officers of the corporation (including the CEO) and to generally govern the affairs of the corporation. |
| 6. | Disciplinary Action | An action taken by a governing authority to make someone behave according to an agreed upon moral or ethical standard. |
| 7. | Disclosures | These are releases of relevant information. For a corporation these include reports on the financial performance and status of the corporation. They would also include any data that should be known … 0.3 KB |
| 8. | Discretionary | Not mandatory. Left to or regulated by one's own own judgment. |
| 9. | Disgorgement Fund | A fund used to hold money and other valuables that have been disgorged (given back) as a result of being found guilty of violating the laws or regulations of the Securities Act of 1934. |
| 10. | Domestic Firm | Refers to U.S. accounting firms. |