inconsistent transaction
[ɪnkənˈsɪstənt trænˈzækʃən]
nounpl: inconsistent transactions
transação inconsistente
1. A financial or data transaction that contradicts previous records, violates established rules, or contains conflicting information within itself
The auditor flagged the inconsistent transaction because the debit amount did not match the corresponding credit entry.
O auditor sinalizou a transação inconsistente porque o valor do débito não correspondia ao lançamento de crédito correspondente.
2. In database systems, a transaction that fails to maintain data integrity or violates ACID properties
The system rejected the inconsistent transaction that attempted to transfer funds without updating both accounts.
O sistema rejeitou a transação inconsistente que tentava transferir fundos sem atualizar ambas as contas.
3. A business operation that contradicts company policy or standard procedures
Management discovered an inconsistent transaction in the purchase order that lacked proper authorization.
A gerência descobriu uma transação inconsistente na ordem de compra que não tinha autorização adequada.
The term 'inconsistent transaction' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian financial, accounting, and IT sectors. In Brazil, it gained prominence with increased regulatory scrutiny from agencies like COAF (Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras) and the implementation of stricter compliance standards. In the USA, the term is widely used in banking, auditing, and cybersecurity contexts, particularly following financial regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley.
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