Audit

An audit is an "independent examination of financial information of any entity, whether profit oriented or not, irrespective of its size or legal form when such an examination is conducted with a view to express an opinion thereon. " Auditing also attempts to ensure that the books of accounts are properly maintained by such entities as required by law. Auditors consider the propositions before them, obtain evidence, document their findings, and evaluate the propositions in their auditing report.

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