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audit program

audit program

4.2
A planned list of steps for people who check accounts to follow
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːdɪt ˈprɒɡræm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : programa de auditoría
  • The accounting firm developed a detailed audit program to ensure all financial records were properly reviewed.

Examples

  • A comprehensive audit program helps auditors remain consistent and thorough during an investigation.

  • Before beginning fieldwork, the team reviewed the audit program for any necessary adjustments.

  • The new audit program has improved our financial accuracy.

  • Are you familiar with the audit program we implemented last year?

  • The audit program outlines the steps needed to assess financial compliance within the organization.

  • Each department must adhere to the audit program to ensure that all procedures are followed correctly.

  • During the meeting, they discussed the new audit program that specifies how to evaluate project effectiveness.

How Detailed

audit program
  • Specialized
4.2
checklist
65 1.8
procedure
  • Formal
444 4.4

Surface Forms

audit program singular

Morphology

audit + program

The compound denotes a program for carrying out audits, which is directly derivable from 'audit' (inspection/review) + 'program' (an organized system or software). This is a compositional, literal combination (a program used for auditing) and mirrors constructions in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Audit program shows a simple picture of an organized program for an audit. Imagine a clear, step-by-step list someone follows to 'check' books and records, so it means 'an organized list of steps' to follow.