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Joined June 2007
Audit fees are the fees charged by a professional auditor or audit firm for conducting an audit of a company's financial statements. This audit is performed to ensure that the financial statements are accurate, reliable, and comply with the relevant accounting standards and regulations. The audit fees may vary based on the size and complexity of the company and the scope of the audit work required.
The audit fee is considered an indirect expense and is shown on the debit side of the profit and loss account. When an audit fee remains unpaid, it is initially recorded as an outstanding expense. This outstanding expense is then shown on the liabilities side of the balance sheet as "Outstanding Audit Fees" or "Audit Fees Payable" until it is paid.