financial record

[faɪˈnænʃəl ˈrekɔːrd]
nounpl: financial records
registro financeiro
1. A document or account that documents financial transactions, income, expenses, and assets of an individual, business, or organization
The company maintains detailed financial records for tax purposes.
A empresa mantém registros financeiros detalhados para fins fiscais.
2. Official documentation of monetary movements and financial status used for auditing, compliance, and decision-making
All financial records must be kept for at least seven years.
Todos os registros financeiros devem ser mantidos por pelo menos sete anos.
3. A historical account of an entity's financial performance and transactions
The auditor reviewed the financial records to verify accuracy.
O auditor revisou os registros financeiros para verificar a precisão.
In Brazil, maintaining accurate financial records is crucial for tax compliance (Receita Federal). Businesses are required to keep detailed records for auditing purposes. In the USA, financial record-keeping is regulated by the IRS and various accounting standards (GAAP). The phrase 'financial record' is fundamental in both business cultures and carries legal significance for tax and regulatory compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
financial documentationaccounting recordledgerfinancial statementaccount record
Antonyms / Antônimos
undocumented transactionoff-the-books record

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
registro financeiro
standard term used in business and accounting contexts
Brazil
documento financeiro / comprovante financeiro
alternative terms emphasizing the documentary aspect
Portugal
registo financeiro / documento de contabilidade
Portuguese spelling with 'registo' instead of 'registro'
São Paulo
escrituração contábil
more formal/technical accounting terminology used in business centers

Related Words

bookkeepingauditledgerinvoicereceiptbalance sheetincome statementaccounting

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the books
balance the books
cook the books (fraudulent records)
paper trail
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