Définition de « audit » en Anglais

noun

1. A judicial examination.

2. An examination in general.

3. An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures

   • National Assembly audit

4. The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.

5. (Scientology) Spiritual counseling, which forms the core of Dianetics.

6. (obsolete) A general receptacle or receiver.

   • , "A Funeral Sermon" It [a little brook] paid to its common audit no more than the revenues of a little cloud.

7. (obsolete) An audience; a hearing.

verb

1. To examine and adjust (e.g. an account).

   • to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court

2. (finance, business) To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes

3. (Scientology) To counsel spiritually.

4. To attend an academic class without the opportunity to receive academic credit.