286 definitions found.
ASA 540
Definition
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 …
ASA 540
Definition
12(c)
Estimation uncertainty – Susceptibility to an inherent lack of precision in measurement. (Ref: Para. A16 , Appendix 1 ) …
ASA 540
Definition
12(d)
Management bias – A lack of neutrality by management in the preparation of information. (Ref: Para. A17 ) …
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 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 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 580
Definition
7
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following terms have the meanings attributed below: Written representation means a written statement by management provided to the auditor to confirm certain matters or to support other audit evidence. …
ASA 580
Definition
8
For purposes of this Auditing Standard, references to “management” should be read as “management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance.” Furthermore, in the case of a fair presentation framework, management is responsible for the …