audit
pronunciation
How to pronounce audit in British English:
UK [ˈɔːdɪt]
How to pronounce audit in American English:
US [ˈɔːdɪt]
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- Noun:
- an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
- a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
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- Verb:
- of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify
- attend academic courses without getting credit
Word Origin
- audit (n.)
- early 15c., from Latin auditus "a hearing," past participle of audire "hear" (see audience). Official examination of accounts, which originally was an oral procedure.
- audit (v.)
- mid-15c., from audit (n.). Related: Audited; auditing.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Audit the fed will get hearing in house committee !
- 2. Do you audit other courses ?
- 3. Another is the success of iata 's operational safety audit .
- 4. American regulators are blocked from inspecting audit firms in china .
- 5. Proposals abound for improving audit performance .