AP Style Quiz 23 (corporate)

According to AP style, the word startup as a noun or adjective should actually be spelled start-up.

When used in a financial sense, this word describes money, equipment or property used in a business by a person or corporation.

In compliance with AP style for abbreviations within company names, which of the following is correct?

When referring to the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, use S&P 500 in all references.

The term merger should be used liberally or sparingly in reference to business combinations?

It is not necessary to specify whether a monetary figure is income before taxes or net income.

When referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC is acceptable on second reference.

Which of the following is the correct way to refer to the legislation related to the Securities and Exchange Commission?

When writing a newsletter about a brand new business, use as much business jargon as possible to seem knowledgeable about the industry.

Which of the following is correct?