backdating

[US]/[ˈbækˌdeɪtɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈbækˌdeɪtɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the practice of retroactively changing the date of an event or document; the act of assigning a past date to something that occurred later.
v.to assign a past date to something that occurred later.; (of a document or event) to be assigned a past date.

Phrases & Collocations

backdating claims

avoiding backdating

backdating policy

risk of backdating

backdating expenses

preventing backdating

backdating records

backdating request

backdating process

investigating backdating

Example Sentences

the company engaged in aggressive backdating of stock options.

we need to investigate the potential for backdating in this case.

the investigation revealed evidence of extensive backdating practices.

backdating can be used to manipulate employee compensation packages.

the sec is cracking down on companies involved in backdating.

due to backdating, the grant date was artificially lowered.

the auditor flagged the unusual pattern of backdating transactions.

the legal ramifications of backdating can be severe and costly.

we implemented controls to prevent any instances of backdating.

the employee suspected backdating and reported it to hr.

the company's reputation suffered due to the backdating scandal.

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