Accounting Records

/ˈækaʊntɪŋ ˈrɛkərdz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Documents and records that track financial transactions and provide evidence of business activities for legal and regulatory compliance.
    The company produced its accounting records during the audit to verify all reported expenses.

Forms

  • accounting record

Commentary

Accounting records must be maintained according to applicable laws and standards to ensure accuracy and admissibility in legal and financial proceedings.

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