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Audit
An independent accountant's examination of financial statements intended to add assurance beyond management's own representations.
What traders should verify
For Audit, identify the statement, reporting period, accounting policy, footnote support, comparable periods, and cash-flow effect.
Do not conflate
Audit is an accounting measure or classification; it is not automatically cash, fair value, liquidity, or current market value.
Primary source
SEC definitionSource boundary: this glossary reflects SEC staff views and is not a Commission rule, regulation, or statement. Check the linked source for current wording and legal context.