audit firm
Books-checking company
An audit firm is a company that examines organizations' financial records to verify their accuracy and compliance with regulations.
These firms employ accountants who review books, assess internal controls, and issue opinions on whether financial statements fairly represent a company's position: The audit firm found discrepancies in the quarterly reports.
The largest are called the Big Four: Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG.
- accountantFinancial records keeper
- public accountingFinancial services for clients
- partnerOne who shares activity
- partner trackPath to firm ownership
- Big FourDominant group of four
Deloitte · KPMG · financial statements · internal controls · compliance · due diligence · billable hours · ledger · number crunching · tax · consulting · assurance · review · opinion · going concern · independence · fraud · scrutiny