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What is an external audit?

 An External Audit An external audit, also referred to as an independent audit or statutory audit, involves an impartial auditor examining a company’s financial statements and accounting records. The main objective of this audit is to provide assurance to the stakeholders of the company, including shareholders, creditors, and investors. It verifies that the financial statements… Read More »

What are the features of auditing?

Auditing features Auditing features, The features of auditing encompass the following aspects: Independence: Auditing should maintain independence to guarantee an unbiased and impartial audit process, unaffected by external pressures or biases. Systematic Approach: Auditing should be conduct systematically and methodically, covering all relevant aspects of the audited entity to ensure comprehensive evaluation. Objectivity and Impartiality: Auditors… Read More »

What is the difference between Statutory Audit and Cost Audit?

Statutory Audit Vs Cost Audit    Statutory Audit and Cost Audit are two distinct types of financial audits with different purposes and legal requirements. Statutories audit are a mandatory audit conducted in accordance with the law for all companies in India. Its objective is to verify that a company’s financial statements provide a true and… Read More »

What is the difference between a cost audit and an internal audit?

Difference between a cost audit and an internal audit Cost audit and internal audit are two different types of audits that serve different purposes. Cost audit is a type of audit that focuses on verifying the cost accounting records of a company to ensure compliance with cost accounting standards and other regulatory requirements. The main… Read More »

What is cost audit?

Cost Audit   Cost audit is a type of audit that focuses on the analysis of the cost structure of an organization. It aims to identify areas where costs can be reduced, efficiency can be increased, and profitability can be improved. This type of audit report is a detailed report that is prepared by the… Read More »