Searchable Auditor Dictionary
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Over 1500 Audit Terms & Definitions
Our audit dictionary contains TERMS and DEFINITIONS that are commonly used by auditors. If you are seeking training regarding QUALITY AUDITS or THIRD-PARTY INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
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This search-enabled dictionary covers audit terms used in financial auditing and internal auditing. Every profession has its language. Auditors, accountants and compliance
professionals have their own vocabulary.
Caveat: Our dictionary contains audit terms and definitions. It is **NOT** a dictionary like Websters, which has over 100,000 words.
It does *not* tell you how to audit anything! Typing "corporate matching funds" or "stock options" will *not*
list the definition of these terms or provide instructions on how to audit these areas. If you have questions on *how* to audit,
contact us.
Our audit dictionary covers terms used in the following engagements: financial audits, reviews, and compilations, IT audits, including security audits, SSAE 16 (formerly SAS70) engagements, compliance reviews, quality assessments, operational audits, performance audits, integrated audits, and project audits, reviews, post-implementation reviews and evaluations. Some terms used in environmental audits are covered as well.
If you are planning to sit for the CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP exams, understanding terminology is important. Our dictionary should help you learn the terms and definitions, so you have the
vocabulary you need to pass the certification exams.
The definitions that ISACA uses are noted
as they may seek a particular definition on the CISA and CISM exams. We also include terms from the CISSP exam as understanding security is vital for IT auditors. Using the right terms
can improve communication with the IT department, and in-depth knowedge of IT security
makes crafting audit recommendations easier.
Our glossary will also be useful to those who work in English although it is not their native language.