Name and Describe the Different Types of Audits

question 44

Essay

Name and describe the different types of audits.

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Definitions:

Insider Trading

The trading of a company's stocks or other securities by individuals with access to non-public, material information about the company.

Shareholder

refers to an individual or entity that owns one or more shares of stock in a corporation, thereby holding a portion of ownership.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate from its owners, with its own rights and liabilities, allowing it to own property, enter contracts, and be sued.

Dodd-Frank Act

Comprehensive financial regulatory reform legislation passed in 2010 in the United States, aimed at reducing risks in the financial system.