independent audit

American  

noun

1. an audit of a company conducted by accountants from an outside accounting firm (distinguished from internal audit).

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Example Sentences

To make matters worse, stablecoin rival Tether announced it had hired a Big Four accounting firm to complete its first full independent audit, adding to chatter about the company’s potential U.S. expansion.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

A shareholder proposal had requested that the board of directors commission an independent audit and report of the working conditions and treatment that Amazon warehouse workers face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Itsci did not respond to a BBC request for comment, but has in the past defended its record saying that the scheme has been subjected to a rigorous independent audit.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

The result has withstood two partial recounts, numerous lawsuits, an independent audit and a review by a conservative law firm.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

"Because, although I did not directly communicate my suspicions, I hinted to Mr. Minute that he should have an independent audit."

From The Man Who Knew by Wallace, Edgar