352 definitions found.
ASA 540
Definition
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 …
ASA 610
Definition
14(a)
Internal audit function means a function of an entity that performs assurance and consulting activities designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the entity’s governance, risk management and internal control processes. …
ASA 610
Definition
14(b)
Direct assistance means the use of internal auditors to perform audit procedures under the direction, supervision and review of the external auditor. …
ASA 620
Definition
6(a)
Auditor’s expert means an individual or organisation possessing expertise in a field other than accounting or auditing, whose work in that field is used by the auditor to assist the auditor in obtaining sufficient appropriate audit evidence. An auditor’s …
ASA 620
Definition
6(b)
Expertise means skills, knowledge and experience in a particular field. …
ASA 620
Definition
6(c)
Management’s expert means an individual or organisation possessing expertise in a field other than accounting or auditing, whose work in that field is used by the entity to assist the entity in preparing the financial …
ASA 700
Definition
7(a)
General purpose financial report – a financial report prepared in accordance with a general purpose framework. …
ASA 700
Definition
7(b)
General purpose framework – A financial reporting framework designed to meet the common financial information needs of a wide range of users. The financial reporting framework may be a fair presentation framework or a compliance framework. The term “fair …
ASA 700
Definition
7(c)
Unmodified opinion – The opinion expressed by the auditor when the auditor concludes that the financial report is prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. …
ASA 710
Definition
6(a)
Comparative information means the amounts and disclosures included in the financial report in respect of one or more prior periods in accordance with the applicable financial reporting …