Analytical Review

Analytical Auditing
An analytical approach to an audit comparing financial and non-financial data to determine if they appear reasonable, used during various audit stages.
Analytical Review
An audit test designed to provide evidence of the completeness, accuracy, and validity of accounting records and financial statements.
Audit Evidence
Audit evidence encompasses the information and data collected by auditors to form an audit opinion on the financial statements of an enterprise. This evidence is derived from a variety of sources and through different methodologies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the financial statements.
Audit Programme
The Audit Programme is a document outlining individual audit tests to be performed as per the audit plan to ensure that the accounting system operates efficiently and effectively.
Review (Accounting Service)
A review in accounting service provides limited assurance to the Board of Directors and other interested parties about the reliability of financial data. It does not involve an audit conducted according to generally accepted auditing standards but focuses on inquiry and analytical procedures.
Substantive Tests
Audit tests designed to check the completeness, ownership, existence, valuation, and disclosure of the information contained in the accounting records and financial statements of an organization being audited.

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