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1. An inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
   - audited account
    
2. A methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
   "he made an audit of all the plants on his property"; "an energy efficiency audit"; "an email log audit"

1. Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
   "audit accounts and tax returns";
   - scrutinize, scrutinise [Brit], inspect
    
2. Attend academic courses without getting credit

Derived forms: audits, auditing, audited

Type of: accounting, accounting system, analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], canvas, canvass, examination, examine, learn, method of accounting, read, scrutiny, study, take

Encyclopedia: Audit