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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

Income splitting

Accounting; Auditing

Shifting income from a higher tax bracket operation (or a family member) to one falling in a lower tax bracket, in order to reduce overall tax burden.

Indirect overhead cost

Accounting; Auditing

Overhead not directly associated (such as office expenses, telephone expenses, R&D) with the production of goods or services.

Indirect material

Accounting; Auditing

Consumables (such as cleaning chemicals, disposable tools, protective devices) not used as raw materials, but which make the production of a good or service possible, more efficient, or safer. ...

Indirect method cash flow statement

Accounting; Auditing

Begins with the net income figure taken from the income statement (profit and loss account) and then makes several adjustments which fall under three main headings: (1) Expenses not involving cash ...

Individual development account (IDA)

Accounting; Auditing

A starter fund for people who need extra help saving for certain purposes, such as college tuition and business expenses.

Indirect manufacturing costs

Accounting; Auditing

An expense related to the manufacturing process but is not directly associated with the product or service like depreciation of plant equipment.

Indirect method

Accounting; Auditing

The process of exchanging revenue into a cash-based accounting system.

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