436 definitions found.
ASA 540
Definition
12(e)
Management’s point estimate – The amount selected by management for recognition or disclosure in the financial report as an accounting …
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 250
Definition
12
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following term has the meaning attributed below: Non‑compliance – Acts of omission or commission, intentional or unintentional, committed by the entity, or by those charged with governance, by management or …
ASA 260
Definition
10
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following terms have the meanings attributed below: …
ASA 260
Definition
10(a)
Those charged with governance – The person(s) or organisation(s) (e.g., a corporate trustee) with responsibility for overseeing the strategic direction of the entity and obligations related to the accountability of the entity. This includes overseeing …
ASA 260
Definition
10(b)
Management – The person(s) with executive responsibility for the conduct of the entity’s operations. For some entities in some jurisdictions, management includes some or all of those charged with governance, for example, executive members of a governance …
ASA 210
Definition
4
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following term has the meaning attributed below: Preconditions for an audit means the use by management of an acceptable financial reporting framework in the preparation of the financial report and the …
ASA 210
Definition
5
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, references to “management” should be read hereafter as “management and, where appropriate, those charged with …
ASA 230
Definition
6
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following terms have the meanings attributed below: …
ASA 230
Definition
6(a)
Audit documentation means the record of audit procedures performed, relevant audit evidence obtained, and conclusions the auditor reached (terms such as “working papers” or “workpapers” are also sometimes …