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Auditing

Subject: Business Skills

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Introduction

An audit is a systematic and independent examination of books, accounts, statutory records, documents and vouchers of an organization to ascertain how far the financial statements as well as non-financial disclosures present a true and fair view of the concern. It also attempts to ensure that the books of accounts are properly maintained by the concern as required by law. 

An audit is an independent examination of an organization's financial information, such as its financial statements, to form an opinion on whether the report accurately reflects the organization's financial position. The purpose of an audit is to provide objective assurance on the integrity and credibility of an organization. 

Auditors work within a specific margin of error known as materiality, which depends on the size of the company and its reported revenue and expenses. For example, an accounting error of a few thousand dollars might be significant for a small business, but for a large corporation like Apple or Amazon, such a material mistake may be considered as a conventional mistake and not a cause for concern. 

Auditors do not:
- Audit other information provided to the organization's members
- Check every figure in the financial report
- Judge the appropriateness of the organization's business activities or strategies 

Auditing can help businesses protect themselves from fraud, boost operational efficiencies, and mitigate risk. 

There are three main types of audits:
External audits: Commonly performed by Certified Public Accounting firms
Internal audits: Conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (IOS), which reviews and oversees all systems, processes, operations, functions, and activities of the organization
Internal Revenue Service audits: Another type of audit done by country's tax agency

Audits can be performed on an entire organization or on a specific function, process, or production step. 

The three main types of audits are:
Process audit: Verifies that processes are working within established limits
Product audit: Examines a product or service to evaluate whether it conforms to requirements
System audit: Verifies that a management system is appropriate and effective

Assurance can help ensure that an auditor's report is accurate and includes all necessary information. Assurance also evaluates the accuracy of given financial reports/records and conveys the authenticity of such information to all stakeholders.

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Latest Practice Tests / Quizzes

📝 Auditing & Assurance 101 Practice Test: Internal and Governmental Financial Auditing and Operational Auditing

📝 Auditing & Assurance 101 Practice Test: Assurance Services

📝 Auditing & Assurance 101 Practice Test: Audit Completion

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📄 Auditing: Transaction Cycles - Revenue Cycle, Sales, Cash Receipts, Sales Returns

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