428 definitions found.
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
Aus 6.1
“Partner” and “firm” should be read as referring to their public sector equivalents where relevant. …
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 610
Definition
14
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following terms have the meanings attributed below: …
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 700
Definition
7
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following terms have the meanings attributed below: …
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 …