1. An inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
   "The company's audits were released to shareholders";
   - audited account
    
2. A methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
   "an email log audit"; "he made an audit of all the plants on his property"; "an energy efficiency audit"

1. Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
   "audit accounts and tax returns";
   - scrutinize, scrutinise [Brit], inspect
    
2. Attend academic courses without getting credit
   "She audited several art history classes out of personal interest"

Derived forms: audited, audits, auditing

Type of: accounting, accounting system, analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], canvass, examination, examine, learn, method of accounting, read, scrutiny, study, take

Encyclopedia: Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority