Compliance Auditing
/kəmˈplaɪəns ˈɔːdɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic examination and evaluation of a company's adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal standards and policies.
The firm conducted a compliance auditing to ensure all financial transactions met regulatory requirements.
Forms
- compliance auditing
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Commentary
Compliance auditing focuses specifically on verifying conformity with external laws and internal rules, distinct from financial audit which focuses on accuracy of financial records.
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