auditorial
Definition
Adjective - Relating to auditing or auditors: "auditorial" describes something associated with the process of auditing — the systematic examination of financial accounts, records, or procedures, typically by an authorized person called an auditor.
Usage Examples
- (A firm specializing in auditing was employed.)
- (Her responsibilities related to auditing.)
- (Recommendations from an audit perspective.)
Advanced Usage
"auditorial review": a formal assessment of financial records by an auditor.
- The board requested an auditorial review of the previous quarter's expenses. (A detailed audit examination.)
"auditorial function": the role or department responsible for conducting audits.
- The auditorial function within the organization ensures compliance with regulations. (The auditing department's duties.)
Variants and Related Words
- Audit (n/v): the process of examining financial accounts; to conduct such an examination.
- The annual audit revealed several discrepancies. (The systematic check.)
- Auditor (n): a person who performs audits.
- The auditor presented her findings to the committee. (The professional conducting the audit.)
- Auditorial (adj): directly derived from "auditor" and "audit".
Synonyms
- Auditing: (adj) relating to the act of auditing.
- The auditing procedures were updated last year. (Similar meaning, more common.)
- Inspectorial: (adj) relating to inspection or oversight.
- The inspectorial team visited the factory. (Broader, but overlapping in formal contexts.)
Related Idioms
- Audit trail: a step-by-step record of financial or data transactions.
- The software maintains an audit trail for all user actions. (A log for accountability.)
- Auditor's opinion: a formal statement from an auditor about the accuracy of financial statements.
- The auditor's opinion was unqualified, meaning no issues were found. (A professional assessment.)
Notes on Usage
"Auditorial" is less common than "auditing" (e.g., "auditing standards" vs. "auditorial standards"). It is primarily used in technical or legal writing to emphasize the role or perspective of an auditor, rather than the process itself. Use "auditorial" when you want to stress the auditor's authority or function.