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mark-to-myth

 

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Mark-to-Myth

Definition:

Mark-to-Myth is a financial accounting practice where the value of an asset or security is based on subjective and speculative measures rather than objective market prices.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A method of valuation used in accounting, primarily in the financial industry, which allows assets to be valued unrealistically, often resulting in an overvaluation.

Example sentence: The mark-to-myth practice contributed to the collapse of several financial institutions during the economic crisis.

Sense 2 (Verb):

The act of intentionally inflating or misleading the value of an asset or security on financial statements through subjective reporting.

Example sentence: Some companies were accused of mark-to-myth practices to boost their reported profits.

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