Audit vs. Evaluation

Auditnoun

A judicial examination.

Auditnoun

An examination in general.

Auditnoun

An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures

Auditnoun

The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.

Auditnoun

(Scientology) Spiritual counseling, which forms the core of Dianetics.

Auditnoun

(obsolete) A general receptacle or receiver.

Auditnoun

(obsolete) An audience; a hearing.

Auditverb

To examine and adjust (e.g. an account).

Auditverb

To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes

Auditverb

(Scientology) To counsel spiritually.

Auditverb

To attend an academic class on a not-for-academic-credit basis.

Auditnoun

An audience; a hearing.

Auditnoun

An examination in general; a judicial examination.

Auditnoun

The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.

Auditnoun

A general receptacle or receiver.

Auditverb

To examine and adjust, as an account or accounts; as, to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court.

Auditverb

To settle or adjust an account.

Auditnoun

an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA

Auditnoun

a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation;

Auditverb

of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify

Auditverb

attend academic courses without getting credit

Audit

An audit is an "independent examination of financial information of any entity, whether profit oriented or not, irrespective of its size or legal form when such an examination is conducted with a view to express an opinion thereon.” Auditing also attempts to ensure that the books of accounts are properly maintained by the concern as required by law. Auditors consider the propositions before them, obtain evidence, and evaluate the propositions in their auditing report.Audits provide third-party assurance to various stakeholders that the subject matter is free from material misstatement.

Evaluationnoun

An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.

Evaluationnoun

(mathematics) A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.

Evaluationnoun

Determination of the value of a variable or expression.

Evaluationnoun

Valuation; appraisement.

Evaluationnoun

act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of

Evaluationnoun

an appraisal of the value of something;

Evaluationnoun

the making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment

Evaluation

Evaluation is a systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. It can assist an organization, program, design, project or any other intervention or initiative to assess any aim, realisable concept/proposal, or any alternative, to help in decision-making; or to ascertain the degree of achievement or value in regard to the aim and objectives and results of any such action that has been completed.