Companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations use auditing practices to manage compliance with internal controls. For example, an auditor looks for inconsistencies in financial records.

A forensic audit is an examination of a firm's or individual's finances to derive evidence that can be used in a court of law or legal proceeding.

When you conduct an internal audit of your small business, you must set specific, measurable goals for that audit. You should be able to use the results of your internal audit to make improvements in ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The Army Audit Agency provides internal audit services for Army operations at all levels. Most of our work involves performance/operational audits in areas such as ...

The American Institute of CPAs has revised two publications used by auditors of governmental and not-for-profit entities that spend federal awards and those who audit state and local government ...

The AICPA Auditing Standards Board’s Technology Working Group has developed a new practice aid, Use of Technology in an Audit of Financial Statements, that emphasizes how technology should be seen as ...