Financial Records

/ˈfaɪnænʃəl ˈrɛkərdz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Documents or data that record the financial transactions, positions, and performance of an entity, used for legal compliance, auditing, and evidence.
    The court requested the financial records of the corporation to verify the claims of misappropriation.

Forms

  • financial record

Commentary

Financial records must be maintained accurately and securely to satisfy statutory retention requirements and substantiate financial disclosures during litigation.

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