463 definitions found.
ASA 540
Definition
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 …
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 600
Definition
9
For the purposes of this Auditing Standard, the following terms have the meanings attributed below: …
ASA 600
Definition
9(a)
Component means an entity or business activity for which group or component management prepares financial information that should be included in the group financial report. (Ref: Para. …
ASA 600
Definition
9(b)
Component auditor means an auditor who, at the request of the group engagement team, performs work on financial information related to a component for the group audit. (Ref: Para. …
ASA 600
Definition
9(c)
Component management means management, or those charged with governance, responsible for the preparation of the financial information of a …