reference audit
[/ˈrɛfərəns ˈɔːdɪt/]
nounpl: reference audits
auditoria de referência
1. An audit conducted to verify and validate the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of reference data or documentation used as a basis for comparison in organizational processes
The company conducted a reference audit to ensure all benchmark data was current and accurate.
A empresa realizou uma auditoria de referência para garantir que todos os dados de referência estivessem atualizados e precisos.
2. A systematic examination of source materials, citations, or standards used as points of reference in business operations or compliance procedures
A reference audit of our supplier contracts revealed several outdated terms that needed updating.
Uma auditoria de referência dos nossos contratos de fornecedores revelou vários termos desatualizados que precisavam ser atualizados.
Reference audits are particularly important in Brazilian corporations and multinational companies operating in Brazil due to strict regulatory requirements from ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) and CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários). The term is formal and technical, primarily used in accounting, finance, and compliance departments.
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