Hilton Helps Others Run Their Hotels by Exporting Know-How Services

question 126

Short Answer

Hilton helps others run their hotels by exporting know-how services rather than products.This type of joint venture is known as ________.

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Definitions:

Scienter

A legal term referring to the knowledge of wrongdoing, particularly the party's intent to deceive or act fraudulently in securities law.

GAAS

Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; guidelines for auditors in the conduct of financial audits.

GAAP

Stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.

Abusive Tax Shelter

Investment schemes that are designed primarily to evade taxes, often by exploiting legal loopholes.