audit testing

[ˈɔːdɪt ˈtɛstɪŋ]
nounpl: audit testings
testes de auditoria
1. The systematic examination and evaluation of financial records, internal controls, and business processes to verify accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness
The auditor conducted extensive audit testing to ensure the company's financial statements were accurate.
O auditor realizou extensos testes de auditoria para garantir que as demonstrações financeiras da empresa fossem precisas.
2. Specific procedures performed during an audit to gather evidence and assess the reliability of accounting records and internal control systems
Audit testing included sampling transactions and reviewing supporting documentation.
Os testes de auditoria incluíram amostragem de transações e revisão de documentação de suporte.
3. The process of validating that financial controls are operating effectively and that risks are properly mitigated
Audit testing revealed weaknesses in the accounts payable process.
Os testes de auditoria revelaram fraquezas no processo de contas a pagar.
Audit testing is a fundamental concept in both American and Brazilian accounting practices, regulated by standards such as GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards) in the USA and NBCPP (Normas Brasileiras de Contabilidade Profissional de Auditoria) in Brazil. In corporate environments, audit testing is essential for maintaining investor confidence and regulatory compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audit proceduresaudit workaudit samplingsubstantive testingcompliance testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
testes de auditoria
Most common term used in Brazilian accounting and auditing contexts
São Paulo
testes de auditoria
Standard term used in major financial centers
Rio de Janeiro
testes de auditoria
Standard term used in financial and governmental auditing
Portugal
testes de auditoria
Same term used; Portuguese auditing follows similar standards to Brazil

Related Words

internal auditexternal auditfinancial statement auditcompliance auditrisk assessmentaudit evidenceinternal controlsaudit report

Related Idioms & Phrases

audit testing procedures
conducting audit testing
audit testing controls
substantive audit testing
compliance audit testing
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