auditing
ˈɔːdɪtɪŋ
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Definition of auditing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financeTECH.process of checking financial records for accuracy and complianceTECH.
  • Auditing helps companies find errors in their accounts.
2.
generalTECH.systematic review of procedures or conditions for improvementTECH.
  • Environmental auditing can reveal ways to reduce waste.
3.
religionTECH.spiritual counseling session in Scientology practiceTECH.
  • He attended auditing to address his concerns.

Adjective

1.
financeTECH.related to examining financial recordsTECH.
  • The auditing team reviewed the company's financial statements.
accounting
2.
systematicTECH.involving systematic examination for accuracyTECH.
  • Auditing procedures ensure compliance with regulations.
examining inspecting
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systematic review of operations to check environmental impact and regulation compliance
Environmental auditing revealed several issues with the factory's waste disposal practices.
ongoing review of company activities by staff to improve control and accuracy
Strong internal auditing helped the company detect fraud early.

Origin of auditing

Latin, audire (to hear) + -ing (action)

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account auditing
audit accounts to verify them
government oversight
chief official responsible for auditing government departments
accounting
auditing procedure using ratios to find changes
DCAAacr.
acr: Defense Contract Audit Agency
U.S. agency auditing defense contracts
auditing
manual verification of documents or procedures
ISAacr.
acr: International Standard on Auditing
rules for checking company accounts and financial reports
RBAacr.
acr: Risk-Based Auditing
auditing method focusing on possible risks and their impact
account auditing
audit accounts to verify accuracy

Examples of auditing in a sentence

  • The board scheduled auditing after the donation totals didn’t match.
  • Regular auditing of patient records improved the clinic’s follow-up rates.
  • The plant invested in auditing after several minor contamination scares.
  • She booked an auditing session at the center for next week.
  • After auditing, he said the counselor helped him confront old memories.
  • The auditing process uncovered several discrepancies.

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  1. French:audit, de vérification, ...
  2. German:Prüfung, prüfend, ...
  3. Italian:revisione contabile, di revisione, ...
  4. Spanish:auditoría, de auditoría, ...
  5. Portuguese:auditoria, de auditoria, ...
  6. Chinese:审计, 审计的, ...
  7. Japanese:監査, 監査の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَاجَعَة حِسَابَات, تَدْقِيقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּקּוֹרֶת חֶשְׁבּוֹנוֹת, מְבַקֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:аудит, аудиторский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аудит, аудиторський, ...
  12. Hindi:लेखा परीक्षा, लेखापरीक्षा, ...
audit
ˈɔːdɪt

Definition of audit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financeTECH.systematic examination of financial records by expertsTECH.
  • The company undergoes an audit every year.
inspection review
2.
businessthorough review or assessment of a situation
  • The environmental audit revealed several areas for improvement.
examination inspection

Verb

tr.
1.
financeTECH.examine accounts to ensure accuracy and complianceTECH.
  • The accountant will audit the company's financial statements.
examine inspect review
2.
educationUSattend a class without receiving academic creditUS
  • She decided to audit the history course this semester.
attend observe sit in
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yearly independent check of financial records to confirm accuracy and rules
The company prepared documents for the annual audit by external accountants.
thorough check of all important areas of an organization or project
The board ordered a comprehensive audit after several accounting errors were discovered.
formal document defining role, rights and duties of an internal audit function
The board reviewed the internal audit charter before approving the new audit plan.
internal review done by a person or organization
The company performed a self-audit to check its finances.
independent review of an organization’s records or activities by outside specialists
The company ordered an external audit to reassure its international investors.
independent check of records and actions to confirm rules or standards are met
The company passed its third-party audit for environmental compliance.

Origin of audit

Latin, audire (to hear)

Examples of audit in a sentence

  • The audit process took several weeks to complete.
  • The financial audit uncovered discrepancies in the accounts.
  • A safety audit is scheduled for next month.
  • He chose to audit the class without seeking credit.
  • Auditing the course allowed her to learn at her own pace.
  • The audit revealed deep-seated issues in his psyche.

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  1. French:audit, auditer, ...
  2. German:Prüfung, auditieren, ...
  3. Italian:revisione contabile, verificare, ...
  4. Spanish:auditoría, auditar, ...
  5. Portuguese:auditoria, auditar, ...
  6. Chinese:审计, 旁听, ...
  7. Japanese:監査, 監査する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدْقِيق, دقق, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּקֹּרֶת, לְבַקֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:аудит, аудировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аудит, перевіряти, ...
  12. Hindi:लेखा परीक्षा, ऑडिट करना, ...
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