Definition: As per (SA-500), audit evidence mentions the data or facts based on which the auditor reaches a conclusion whether the financial statement of the company displaying the true and fair value or not, during which the auditor discovers various affirmations of the administration to express his point of view on these affirmations. The auditor needs to evaluate such so … [Read more...] about Audit Evidence
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Reserves Vs Provisions
Reserves are the portion of the earning of the business which the company retains to meet any forthcoming emergencies or contingencies. In contrast, provisions are the charge against income and are treated as expenses and entered into a profit and loss account. Reserves lists beneath “reserves and surplus” head whether they are capital reserves or revenue … [Read more...] about Reserves Vs Provisions
Partnership
Definition: Partnership is a type of business in which two or more individuals combines their hands to perform an activity and distribute its profits and losses. It constitutes an agreement known as a partnership deed. The Indian Partnership Act,1932 regulate evolution and administration of partnership firms. As the business extends, one requires more fund and more persons … [Read more...] about Partnership
Auditing
Definition: Auditing is the procedure in which a qualified individual examines the books of accounts and assemble the evidence to form an assessment and convey their point of view to the responsible person or the management by submitting the audit report at the end of the financial year. The term “Audit” is borrowed from the Latin word “Audire”, i.e. to hear. In ancient … [Read more...] about Auditing
Internal Audit
Definition: Internal Audit indicates an independent assessment of activities inside an organization to inspect financial, accounting and other, day-to-day business practices. It gets along with a steady and crucial review of the management's operating and financial activities reporting to the board of directors. It provides assurance on governance and internal control checks … [Read more...] about Internal Audit
Vouching
Definition: Vouching is a procedure followed in the process of the audit to authorise the credibility of the entries entered in the books of accounts. In simple and easier words, it is a precise investigation of the presented documents of the firm by an auditor to check the correctness and accuracy of such documents. It is the foremost step of the auditing process based on … [Read more...] about Vouching
CAMELS Rating System
Definition: CAMELS rating system is an internationally recognized supervisory tool which was developed in the US to measure the bank's or other financial institution's level of risk with the help of its financial statements. The parameters used for judgement comprises of capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity. The CAMELS rating … [Read more...] about CAMELS Rating System