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

For the first time, chemical sites that have had prior accidents will need to undergo an independent audit.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2024

This year's independent audit found, while the council was in most cases governed effectively, there were concerns about finance and standards of conduct.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

The form of organization of the trusteeship has been one which does not provide for independent audit and supervision.

From American Indian stories by Zitkala-Sa