audit finding

[ˈɔːdɪt ˈfaɪndɪŋ]
nounpl: audit findings
constatação de auditoria
1. A result or conclusion discovered during an audit process, identifying deficiencies, non-compliance, or issues in financial records, operational procedures, or internal controls
The audit finding revealed significant weaknesses in the company's inventory management system.
A constatação de auditoria revelou fraquezas significativas no sistema de gestão de inventário da empresa.
2. A formal documented observation or conclusion made by auditors regarding areas that require correction or improvement
Management must respond to each audit finding with a corrective action plan within 30 days.
A administração deve responder a cada constatação de auditoria com um plano de ação corretiva em até 30 dias.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, audit findings are critical components of compliance and risk management. In Brazil, organizations are required to respond formally to audit findings, particularly in public sector and regulated industries. The term is fundamental in corporate governance and is extensively used in financial reporting, internal audits, and regulatory compliance meetings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audit observationaudit resultaudit conclusionaudit deficiencyaudit issue
Antonyms / Antônimos
audit approvalaudit confirmation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
constatação de auditoria
Most common and formal term used in business and governmental contexts
General Brazilian
achado de auditoria
Alternative term, literally 'audit finding', also widely used in technical auditing documents
Portugal
conclusão de auditoria
Portuguese variant emphasizing the conclusion aspect of the finding
Formal/Technical
evidência de auditoria
When emphasizing documented evidence supporting the finding

Related Words

audit reportnon-compliancecorrective actioninternal controlaudit scopeauditor

Related Idioms & Phrases

address an audit finding
remediate audit findings
document audit findings
report out audit findings
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