"Hollywood accounting" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Hollywood accounting (uncountable)
  1. (business) A form of creative accounting practiced by the entertainment industry that reduces reported profit in order to reduce owed royalties and taxes. Wikipedia link: Hollywood accounting Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Accounting, Business Synonyms: Hollywood bookkeeping
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