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A Practical Guide to Auditing and Related Terms
Author
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Lal Balkaran
The world's first auditing dictionary, containing over 1700 terms and phrases used throughout auditing draws both old and new from a variety of disciplines to create the most thorough auditing reference ever compiled.
Publication Language: English
Published: January 01, 2003
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada
The world's first auditing dictionary, A Practical Guide to Auditing and Related Terms contains over 1700 terms and phrases used throughout auditing, from external and internal to information systems, fraud, and operational. Both old and new, they have been drawn from a variety of disciplines to create the most thorough auditing reference ever compiled.
Includes terms from accounting, finance, management, law, mathematics, statistics, quantitative techniques, information technology, fraud investigations, communications, manufacturing, purchasing, and other fields as they relate to auditing. Also includes auditing terms used in other countries. Features:
An easy-to-read dictionary format so that you can find the auditing terms you need quickly. Simple non-intimidating auditing definitions, plus practical examples that illustrate concepts clearly and concisely. Cross-references where applicable to enhance understanding of terms. Auditing descriptions of landmark frauds, including EFC, Bre-X, Enron, and WorldComa basis for staff training and development
Informative appendices include:
Listing of over 230 recognized regulatory and professional organizations in 120 countries with designations they grant, plus contact detailsSelect list of auditing, accounting, and related standards and guidanceSelect websites, journal articles, and books for further reference
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Includes terms from accounting, finance, management, law, mathematics, statistics, quantitative techniques, information technology, fraud investigations, communications, manufacturing, purchasing, and other fields as they relate to auditing. Also includes auditing terms used in other countries. Features:
An easy-to-read dictionary format so that you can find the auditing terms you need quickly. Simple non-intimidating auditing definitions, plus practical examples that illustrate concepts clearly and concisely. Cross-references where applicable to enhance understanding of terms. Auditing descriptions of landmark frauds, including EFC, Bre-X, Enron, and WorldComa basis for staff training and development
Informative appendices include:
Listing of over 230 recognized regulatory and professional organizations in 120 countries with designations they grant, plus contact detailsSelect list of auditing, accounting, and related standards and guidanceSelect websites, journal articles, and books for further reference
Click here to read a review of this title
About the Author
Introduction
A-Z Entries
Appendix A: Recognized Professional Accounting, Auditing and Related Organizations
Appendix B: Select List of Auditing, Accounting, and Related Standards and Guidence
Appendix C: References: Select Websites, Articles, ad Books
Index of Terms
Index of Designatory Letters
