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Auditing

The systematic review and examination of an individual's or organization’s accounting records to verify their accuracy.

Contributors in Auditing

Auditing

hardware

Accounting; Auditing

A computer and associated physical equipment involved in data processing or communications functions as opposed to software (the computer programs that provide instructions the computer follows).

hardware control

Accounting; Auditing

Computer controls built into physical equipment by the manufacturer.

hash total

Accounting; Auditing

A control total that has no meaning in itself except for control, e.g., total social security numbers of employees paid.

hedges

Accounting; Auditing

protect an entity against the risk of adverse price or interest-rate movements on its assets, liabilities, or anticipated transactions. A hedge avoids or reduces risk by counterbalancing losses with ...

immaterial

Accounting; Auditing

Of no importance. Something in financial statements that will not change decisions of investors.

implicitly

Accounting; Auditing

Implied or understood even though not directly expressed.

implied control performance

Accounting; Auditing

implied control performance, deals with expected changes/alterations to data.

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