Landmark Group
23512 Points
Joined July 2007
I would use "Audit" :
1. Professional examination and verification of a company's accounting data.
2. Independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures.
3. A planned, independent and documented assessment to determine whether agreed upon requirements are being met.
4. An audit is a professional, independent examination of a company's financial statements and accounting documents according to generally accepted accounting principles. ...
5. A student who audits a course formally registers for it and attends class sessions but earns no credit and has no obligation to complete homework projects or take tests.
6. An inspection/assessment activity that verifies compliance with plans, policies, and procedures, and ensures that resources are conserved. Audit is a staff function; it serves as the “eyes and ears” of management.
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