Auditing has become a scary word associated with the IRS, taxes, and having to pay money. Read more
Auditing involves an outside person or organization reviewing data to ensure that it is accurate and valid, and that it didn’t withhold or play up information. This is typically done in a financial setting but nearly anything can be audited, including security and safety auditing.
When auditing, three financial statements are generally used – what are the three? Only independent auditors can audit a company’s financial data. Using the internal (in house) auditor is against the law. Do you know what the name is of the financial sheet that lays out a business’s transactions? Here’s a hint: It begins with the letter “T”! To keep your accounting knowledge strong, take one of our auditing quizzes now!
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