An audit is an inspection of a company's accounting records, usually done by an independent certified public accountant. Audits are performed in an effort to determine whether a business is ...

All publicly traded companies must annually disclose their financial performance to the public: GAAP audits ensure that these disclosures are valid. Every year, independent accountants review a ...

Financial audits are expensive. There’s no way to beat around the bush, when we talk about costs and “audits.” They’re never cheap, if done properly by a reputable Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”).

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