ACTIVE Definition

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ACTIVE is a a security eligible for the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) that meets the frequency of quotation requirement or the so-called "piggyback" exception. Once the frequency of quotation or piggyback exception has been satisfied, authorized participants may register on-line in a security. As long as the security remains active, any participant may quote the security without a Form 211 submission.

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DISCOUNT WINDOW is the facility at a Federal Reserve Bank at which members are allowed to borrow at the discount rate.

ACCOUNTING is primarily a system of measurement and reporting of economic events based upon the accounting equation for the purpose of decision making. Generally, when someone says "accounting" they are referring to the department, activity or individuals involved in the application of the accounting equation.

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