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Auditing

The systematic review and examination of an individual's or organization’s accounting records to verify their accuracy.

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Auditing

realization covenant

Accounting; Auditing

Accounting concept that any change in the market value of an asset and liability is not recognized (see realization) as a profit or loss until the asset is sold or the liability is paid off ...

Earnings mangement

Accounting; Auditing

The intentional and deliberate manipulation of a company's profits in order to achieve a predetermined objective. Since stock prices are linked to a company's income, earnings management commonly ...

Creative accounting

Accounting; Auditing

The intentional and deliberate manipulation of a company's profits in order to achieve a predetermined objective. Since stock prices are linked to a company's income, creative accounting commonly ...

Income smoothing

Accounting; Auditing

The process of using accounting policies and processes to eliminate changes in a company's earnings between periods. This practise is pursued by companies seeking to manage earnings in order to ...

Standard

Accounting; Auditing

A unit of measurement that is officially used; an official rule used when producing sth

Inventory

Accounting; Auditing

A company's stock of unsold finished and unfinished products, raw materials and other goods used in production.

Intangible asset

Accounting; Auditing

An asset that is not physical in nature. Corporate intellectual property (items such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, business methodologies), goodwill and brand recognition are all common ...

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