494 definitions found.
ASAE 3500
Definition
18()((v))
In a limited assurance engagement, identify areas where a significant variation in an activity’s performance is likely to arise; and …
ASAE 3500
Definition
18()((w))
In a reasonable assurance engagement, identify and assess the risks that may cause significant variations in an activity’s performance. …
ASAE 3500
Definition
18(t)
Significance [14] —The relative importance of a matter, within the context in which it is being considered, that could potentially influence the decisions of the intended users of the assurance report. (Ref: Para 31-33 …
ASAE 3500
Definition
18(u)
Subject matter—The phenomenon that is measured or evaluated by applying criteria. [15] In the context of a performance engagement the subject matter is the responsible party or parties’ performance of an activity as evaluated against the identified …
ASAE 3500
Definition
18(v)
Variation—An instance where the actual performance of the activity varies from the identified criteria. …
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 …
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 700
Definition
8
[Deleted by the AUASB. Refer Aus 8.1 and Aus 8.2] [8] …