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14 Risk management accounting vocabulary

Identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.

risk assessment – the identification and analysis of relevant risks to achieving the objectives.

risk mitigation – the process of developing options and actions to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to project objectives.

insurance – a contract represented by a policy in which an individual or entity receives financial protection against losses.

hedging – making an investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset.

diversification – risk management strategy that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio.

contingency planning – preparing for unexpected events or emergencies.

credit risk – the possibility that a borrower will default on a loan.

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market risk – risk of losses in positions arising from movements in market prices.

compliance risk – risk of legal or regulatory sanctions, financial loss, or reputation damage.

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