Understanding a financial statement audit (2024)

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The need for companies’ financial statements to be audited by an independent external auditor has been acornerstone of confidence in the world’s financial systems. Given the importance of its role, queries are often raised about the audit, the auditors and the stakeholders they serve. This publication aims to provide useful background information on what a financial statement audit is and the role of the auditor.

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