Definitions

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For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following terms have the meanings attributed below:

12(a)

Accounting estimate – A monetary amount for which the measurement, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework, is subject to estimation uncertainty. (Ref: Para. A14)

12(b)

Auditor’s point estimate or auditor’s range – An amount, or range of amounts, respectively, developed by the auditor in evaluating management’s point estimate.(Ref: Para. A15)

12(c)

Estimation uncertainty – Susceptibility to an inherent lack of precision in measurement. (Ref: Para. A16, Appendix 1)

12(d)

Management bias – A lack of neutrality by management in the preparation of information. (Ref: Para. A17)

12(e)

Management’s point estimate – The amount selected by management for recognition or disclosure in the financial report as an accounting estimate.

12(f)

Outcome of an accounting estimate – The actual monetary amount that results from the resolution of the transaction(s), event(s) or condition(s) addressed by an accounting estimate. (Ref: Para. A18)