closing audit

[/ˈkloʊzɪŋ ˈɔːdɪt/]
nounpl: closing audits
auditoria de encerramento
1. A final audit conducted at the end of an accounting period, fiscal year, or project to verify the accuracy of financial records and ensure all accounts are properly closed
The closing audit confirmed that all transactions were recorded correctly before the fiscal year ended.
A auditoria de encerramento confirmou que todas as transações foram registradas corretamente antes do encerramento do exercício fiscal.
2. An examination of financial statements and records performed by auditors to validate final balances and compliance with accounting standards prior to issuing a final audit report
The external auditors conducted a closing audit to review the company's financial position.
Os auditores externos conduziram uma auditoria de encerramento para revisar a posição financeira da empresa.
In Brazil, closing audits are a critical requirement for publicly traded companies and are typically conducted by Big Four accounting firms or other registered auditors. The process is heavily regulated by CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) for listed companies and follows IFRS standards. In the USA, closing audits are mandated for publicly traded companies by the SEC and must comply with GAAP or IFRS standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final audityear-end auditfinancial statement auditpost-closing audit
Antonyms / Antônimos
opening auditinterim auditpreliminary audit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
auditoria de encerramento
Standard term used in most of Brazil for final year-end audit
São Paulo
auditoria final
Commonly used alternative in corporate and financial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
auditoria de fechamento
Alternative regional variant used in financial institutions
Portugal
auditoria de fecho
Portuguese term using 'fecho' instead of 'encerramento'

Related Words

audit trailfinancial statementsfiscal yearcompliance auditinternal controlsaudit report

Related Idioms & Phrases

close the books
wrap up the audit
final reconciliation
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