De audit
Example: De audit van de financiële rapporten is essentieel voor transparantie.
Definition
"De audit" refers to an official examination and verification of financial accounts and records to ensure accuracy and compliance. It is a crucial process in finance that helps maintain transparency and trust in financial reporting.
Etymology
The term "de audit" originates from the Latin word 'audire,' meaning 'to hear.' Historically, audits involved listening to accounts being read aloud for verification. Over time, the term evolved into its current financial context, emphasizing systematic examination of financial records.
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"De audit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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