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[aw-dit] / ˈɔ dɪt /




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It automatically creates an audit log of searches being done on Flock, and flags unusual search behaviour.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

But the action is highly unusual: Typically, Medicaid officials partner with states to conduct an audit when they suspect fraud, a careful process that often takes years.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

But it admitted its audit suffered from limitations, such as the executive in charge of planning the campaign refusing to surrender their mobile phone.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

“That’s why, from an audit standpoint, there should be more scrutiny if you’re doing business with the left hand and the right hand, because it’s easier to manipulate things,” Dubinsky said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

In the midst of the controversy, an outside audit of Korean Air’s operations was leaked to the public.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

Most obviously, it’s exceedingly rare, as countless studies and state audits have found.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

In something of a reversal, the governor recently ordered regulators to halt connecting data centers to the state’s power grid while projects undergo audits for such things as water and electric usage.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Larger manufacturers may have the advantage because they can afford dedicated production lines, international audits and the paperwork required to enter additional countries.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Multiple audits have flagged a lack of oversight, while a task force of federal prosecutors have brought at least three fraud cases over the use of funds intended to help the homeless.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The Fowls had held on to Fowl Manor over the years, surviving war, civil unrest, and several tax audits.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

They aren’t required to file audited financials or detailed income statements with the SEC and don’t need SEC approval before they can raise money.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The burgeoning young composer organized Bernstein’s music archives, sat in on recording sessions and audited his senior-level classes for three years while studying at the Thornton School of Music at USC.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Almost all of the investment newsletters whose returns are audited by my performance-auditing firm are betting that value stocks will continue outperforming growth stocks in coming months.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

The tax payable for 2025-2026 is still being audited and will be made public next year.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

During one seven-year period the lawyer’s tax returns had been audited, challenged, and taken to court annually.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

Several organizations of institutional investors and auditing professionals, as well as a tsunami of individual investors, expressed opposition.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Failure to meet GoPro's commitments under financing arrangements will "raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern," the auditing firm added.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Consider the average recommended equity exposure among close to 100 short-term market timers that my auditing firm monitors.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

She serves as chief assurance officer at the firm, which will provide auditing and advisory services, but not tax services.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

“You’re auditing something? I thought about doing that at NYU. How is it?”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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