What is audit in finance?
An audit is an independent examination of an organization's records and financial statements (report and accounts) to make sure that: 

- the financial statements show a fair reflection of the financial position at the accounting date;
- the income and spending is shown accurately;
- the financial statements meet any legal conditions; and
- the financial statements are drawn up clearly.
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What is audit in finance?

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An audit is an independent examination of an organization's records and financial statements (report and accounts) to make sure that: 

- the financial statements show a fair reflection of the financial position at the accounting date;
- the income and spending is shown accurately;
- the financial statements meet any legal conditions; and
- the financial statements are drawn up clearly.
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