{"id":1774,"date":"2023-09-25T16:06:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T16:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/?p=1774"},"modified":"2023-09-25T16:06:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T16:06:29","slug":"what-is-an-audit-definition-types-objectives-and-stages-in-the-audit-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-an-audit-definition-types-objectives-and-stages-in-the-audit-process\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Audit? Definition, Types, Objectives and Stages in the Audit Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Almost most people who have had contact with business or company matters certainly understand about data ownership. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In running a business or operating a company, data ownership plays a very important function. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is a tool that can make a business or company prospective and progressive.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Data ownership is important for the purpose of evaluating sales data, available product stock, and mandatory financial data from business actors or company owners. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If data ownership can be managed well, it will have the impact of making a business or company more effective and able to develop more quickly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, it will be a problem and can cause obstacles if a lot of the data being managed does not have high accuracy. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is very possible that useless data will produce wrong information, resulting in inappropriate decisions being taken. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Making inappropriate decisions will have a huge impact on business development, which can later result in the business or company losing money on a large scale.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To avoid the emergence of useless data or wrong information, businesses or companies can carry out activities to carry out reviews. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Review activities are usually referred to in the business world as audits. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Audit can basically be interpreted as an activity that aims to review accurate data based on correct data and information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Even though it doesn&#8217;t seem to have much impact for a while, audits play a very broad role in improving the operations of a business or company. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Audit itself can be a source of consideration for business people or company owners in determining appropriate and relevant decisions or actions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So, this article will discuss the ins and outs of auditing. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Starting from the definition, types, objectives, to the benefits. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For those of you who want to know and understand audit matters, you can read the explanation below carefully.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What is Loan to Deposit Ratio? Definition, Formulas, Factors and Functions\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-loan-to-deposit-ratio-definition-formulas-factors-and-functions\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is Loan to Deposit Ratio? Definition, Formulas, Factors and Functions<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<h2><span id=\"A_Pengertian_Audit\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A. Definition of Audit<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In accordance with what has been stated above, an audit is an activity to review all correct data from each report made. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is intended to check data that can be used to ensure its accuracy. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The audit process itself requires data or information in a written report to be examined in detail so that nothing is useless or wrong.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The audit process is also defined as an evaluation activity of organizations, systems, processes and products in a business or company. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The audit process itself cannot be carried out by just anyone, considering its important nature, audits must be carried out by parties who understand audits so as to produce objective and honest decisions. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The party who carries out the audit is usually called the auditor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Audits are generally an evaluation of financial reports only, starting from individual components, even down to the company level. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Furthermore, the audit process produces data that can be used by the company as a basis and consideration in determining a decision.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Audit actually has a very important role like a financial report. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If there are errors in the financial report, it will certainly greatly affect the final results of the financial report, making it inaccurate. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore, accurate data will greatly influence all decisions that a business or company can take. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Appropriate data will ultimately make financial reports in future policies more precise or accurate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, there is a food factory that does financial reports. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">According to the data in the financial report, the capital disbursed from purchasing raw materials is said to be in line with reality. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This truth has also been included in the financial reports. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So, the auditor can retest the correctness of the data. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Auditing is the same as being the final tester of data so that the company can have the right data for the future.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the party conducting the audit finds income that is not optimal and expenditure that is ineffective, then the business or company has logical and appropriate reasons in accordance with the financial report to carry out evaluations and changes in the future. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is what makes audits have a huge influence on a business or company regarding operations for a certain period and the company&#8217;s subsequent development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"B_Jenis-Jenis_Audit\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">B. Types of Audit<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After listening to the explanation of the meaning of audit above, below we will explain the types of audit. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Audit itself has two types which can be grouped based on the scope of activity. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Two types of audits based on the scope of activities carried out, namely:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"grame-456806964\" class=\"grame-adsss2\"><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Audit_Umum\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. General Audit<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">General audit can be interpreted as a review and evaluation activity carried out through an independent and competent audit party or auditor. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">General audits are actually almost the same as the usual audit process, audits can be carried out using the basic professional standards of public accountants and the applicable code of ethics. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This makes general audits the type of audit most often used by companies to re-examine reports in order to obtain the right information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Audit_Khusus\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2. Special Audit<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In contrast to general audits, special audits only have a more limited scope. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, its function is almost the same as general audit. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Special audits are quite often used in companies to carry out checks on several specified divisions, this is also only in the last year period.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre id=\"grame-1962882292\" class=\"grame-bukuterbaru\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also : <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What is Accountability? Definition, Aspects, Benefits, Levels, Dimensions and Mechanisms\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-accountability-definition-aspects-benefits-levels-dimensions-and-mechanisms\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is Accountability? Definition, Aspects, Benefits, Levels, Dimensions and Mechanisms<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<h2><span id=\"C_Jenis_Opini_Auditor_Pada_Audit_Keuangan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">C. Types of Auditor&#8217;s Opinions on Financial Audits<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Next, we will discuss further the types of auditor&#8217;s opinions such as in financial audits. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">During the audit process, the auditor will sometimes express an opinion regarding the financial reports that have been examined. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Auditor opinions here are also grouped into several types, including:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Unqualified_Opinion\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>1. Unqualified Opinion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">First, unqualified opinion or what is usually called an unqualified opinion. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This auditor&#8217;s opinion can be intended as an opinion from the auditor without including objection options regarding various important financial points of the business or company conveyed by management. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This audit report is a form of report that is often carried out by auditors when they find certain circumstances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The first situation that auditors often face for an unqualified opinion is that the evidence from the audit is complete and sufficient as needed. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Auditors themselves have almost the same role, so they need to ensure that there is compliance in carrying out field work. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Not only that, the general standards that have been approved must be adhered to by auditors in the review process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Meanwhile, the next situation is that the financial reports have been determined consistently and have used general accounting principles that apply in Indonesia. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This includes sufficient explanations in the footnotes, as is the case with the financial report.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So, the final condition of an unqualified opinion is that there is no information that is uncertain regarding the development of the business or company for some time to come. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This means that the contents of the audited report can be used to make estimates and can be resolved accurately and well.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Qualified_Opinion\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>2. Qualified Opinion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After unqualified opinion, the type of auditor&#8217;s opinion in a financial audit is a qualified opinion or can be said to be a fair opinion, but with an exception. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This type of opinion means that the auditor who is examining the financial statements expresses an opinion on a particular issue. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the problems revealed by the auditor regarding the financial statements did not have a material impact.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"grame-138763425\" class=\"grame-vdo\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What makes auditors express a qualified opinion is usually a lack of evidence of competence or material restrictions on financial reports within the scope of the audit. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the absence of evidence in financial reports is not enough to have an overall impact.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"grame-1699343717\" class=\"grame-pickofthemonth\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In addition, auditors provide a qualified opinion when they believe there is a deviation from accounting principles in the financial statements. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Financial reports that indicate irregularities can also have a material impact, but they do not have an overall impact on the financial statements. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This means that the financial reports submitted lack sufficient evidence of competence and therefore do not comply with accounting principles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Disclaimer_Opinion\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>3. Disclaimer Opinion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A disclaimer opinion is an auditor&#8217;s opinion which is a type of opinion expressed as a rejection. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The intended refusal is the same as an auditor refusing to provide an opinion on management&#8217;s financial statements. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This usually occurs due to restrictions on the extent of the examination. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Not only that, rejection could also be influenced by the number of uncertain estimates in the financial statements provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"grame-2106399988\" class=\"grame-amp-3\"><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Adverse_Opinion\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>4. Adverse Opinion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The last type of opinion from the auditor can be called an adverse opinion. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An adverse opinion itself can be understood as an opinion given by an auditor regarding disagreement with the financial statements being audited. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This adverse opinion may arise because the auditor believes that the data contained in the financial report being examined does not meet the feasibility test.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"D_Tujuan_dari_Melakukan_Audit\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">D. Purpose of Conducting an Audit<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A business or company conducting an audit is basically a re-examination activity. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In a business or company, the aim is that an audit can provide assistance to the business or company so that it can further develop. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In conducting an audit, the auditor checks things such as completeness, accuracy, existence, assessment, classification, disclosure, and cut-off limits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As an activity that has a huge impact, audits are able to influence businesses or companies in making policy decisions appropriately and accurately. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore, businesses or companies that have complete and accurate data have the potential to progress and develop. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is what makes audits very important, so that businesses and companies can have and use the right data, thereby minimizing assumptive or baseless policy making.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"E_Tahapan_Penting_Proses_Audit_Agar_Sukses\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">E. Important Stages of the Audit Process for Success<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In maximizing audit activities, there are several stages and steps that really support the implementation of these activities. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, you need to know that each stage and step in an audit really determines the success of the audit carried out in a business or company. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So, here are 6 stages or steps that really determine whether an audit activity is optimal or not.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Permalink to: What is a Giro? Check the Differences between Current Accounts, Checking and Savings Accounts\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-a-giro-check-the-differences-between-current-accounts-checking-and-savings-accounts\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is a Giro? Check the Differences between Current Accounts, Checking and Savings Accounts<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/pre>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Menyiapkan_Dokumen_yang_Diperlukan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. Prepare Required Documents<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The first stage or step to make the audit process a success is that the business or company completes the documents as requested by the auditor. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The auditor usually sends a list of files to business or company management before the audit process takes place. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The list of files from the auditor himself is usually called an audit checklist.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The audit process usually requires documents such as bank statements, financial notes, and ledgers. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sometimes, the auditor gives directions to management to send the organizational chart or structure of a business or company to be audited. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The auditor uses knowledge regarding the organizational structure to find out the list of names of the board and other committees that play an important role in the organization.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Merencanakan_Proses_Audit_yang_Akan_Dilakukan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2. Planning the audit process to be carried out<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Next, the second stage or step is planning the audit process. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The audit process carried out will be adjusted to the documents sent by management. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The audit process carried out varies, depending on the characteristics of the auditor. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, auditors basically still have to follow the applicable code of ethics, it seems that there are several points or paths that must be carried out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In certain circumstances, the auditor and his team can also suggest holding a risk workshop. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This aims to build an understanding so that the audit process runs smoothly and does not cause potential problems. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When potential problems are discovered during the workshop in the audit process, the auditor will prepare an appropriate audit plan.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Mencari_Jadwal_Pelaksanaan_Rapat_Terbuka_Sebelum_Proses_Audit\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">3. Look for a schedule for holding open meetings before the audit process<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Once the documents are ready and the auditor&#8217;s plan has been determined, the next step is to determine the schedule for holding an open meeting before the audit process is carried out. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In preparing the schedule, the auditor will present several important company staff in an open meeting before the audit process is carried out, such as Senior Management, Main Administrative Staff, or General Affairs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This open meeting was held with the aim of allowing the auditor to explain information about the Audit Scope. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Audit Scope can also be said to be the scope of the audit process carried out on business or company management. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The open meeting before the audit process usually conveys the duration of the audit and several other matters that need to be discussed further.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This open meeting can provide an overview of the audit process that will be carried out. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Apart from that, the auditor can also reveal important points that the company&#8217;s chief of staff needs to convey to the organization they lead. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is because the audit process usually conducts interviews with several important employees of a business or company. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The implementation of this open meeting will greatly determine the smoothness of the audit process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Mulai_Melaksanakan_Kerja_Lapangan_Pasca_Rapat_Terbuka\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">4. Start carrying out field work after the open meeting<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The next step is to start field work by communicating with company staff members to review procedures in the audit process. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Some auditors will also carry out checks on the management compliance aspects of a business or company regarding written financial reports through PSAK provisions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Apart from that, the auditor will also evaluate internal controls to ensure that management has prepared the audit process adequately and can be accounted for. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For businesses or companies that comply with the applicable code of ethics, the auditor will continue the audit process at the next stage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the next stage, the auditor will usually discuss the problems that arise with the business or company. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In this way, businesses or companies can make preparations or provide opinions about problems that arise in the audit process being carried out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Menyiapkan_Laporan_Audit\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5. Prepare Audit Report<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The next stage of the audit process is preparing and compiling the audit report that has been carried out. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The audit report will contain various information obtained from the audit process. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An audit report is information that explains in detail about errors or problems found after re-examining the data held by a business or company.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If there is information related to errors or problems found in the audit report, the auditor will provide suggestions and input. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Businesses and companies that receive the results of the audit report indicate that the audit process has been completed. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This will have a big impact on the company to understand the solutions that can be implemented.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"6_Meminta_Tanggapan_Klien_pada_Rapat_Penutupan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">6. Request Client Response at the Closing Meeting<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The final stage in the audit process is holding a closing meeting with the company or business in order to obtain more detailed and more precise data. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In this closing meeting, the auditor will listen to all responses and opinions from the company or business regarding problems or findings in the audit report. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The auditor will also carry out descriptions regarding planning on the part of the company or business so that they can overcome findings or problems in the audit report.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">During the closing meeting, the auditor also provides information regarding the completion date of the audit process to be agreed upon by the company or business. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Apart from that, the company and the auditor can also discuss the contents of the audit report, so that they can produce a more complete audit report.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If during the discussion, problems are discovered in the implementation of the audit process, the company and the auditor can determine a solution together at the closing meeting. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is so that when the audit has been completed, the company does not propose to discuss the audit again. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore, companies or businesses must be competent and adequate in complying with all audit processes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almost most people who have had contact with business or company matters <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mudabicara.com\/en\/what-is-an-audit-definition-types-objectives-and-stages-in-the-audit-process\/\" title=\"What is an Audit? 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