Topic

Audit and controls

Audit trails, internal controls and the evidence an auditor asks for, kept as the work is done.

Glossary

The terms you will meet.

Audit and controls Audit Trail A chronological, tamper-evident record of system activities, transactions, and data changes for accountability and compliance. Also called audit log, edit log, audit history Audit and controls Compliance Audit A systematic examination to verify that an organization adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Also called regulatory audit, compliance review Company law and governance Corporate Governance The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled for the benefit of all stakeholders. Also called governance framework, board governance Expense policy Expense Audit An expense audit is a systematic review of employee expense claims to verify accuracy, policy compliance, proper documentation, and legitimacy of business expenditures. Also called expense report audit, expense claim audit Audit and controls Financial Audit An independent examination of a company's financial statements to provide assurance on their accuracy and true and fair view. Also called statutory audit, audit of financial statements, external audit GST annual return GST Audit GST audit is the examination of a taxpayer's records, returns, and compliance by a tax authority or chartered accountant to verify the correctness of turnover, taxes paid, and ITC claimed. Also called GST departmental audit, audit under GST, section 65 audit Audit and controls Internal Audit An independent assessment function within an organization that evaluates and improves the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance. Also called internal audit function, management audit Company law and governance Secretarial Audit A secretarial audit is an independent examination of a company's compliance with corporate laws, rules, and regulations conducted by a practicing Company Secretary under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. Also called Form MR-3 audit, section 204 audit