Tax Audits

System audit is a process of checking and illustrating a system.

A CP05 letter says that your tax refund is being held until some of your information is verified either by the IRS or a third party. The IRS chooses certain returns for examination to determine if items like income, claimed tax credits, business income, claimed household help, Social Security or withholding benefits are accurate.

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Audit under any statute in a Country(State) is called statutory audit & Audit under any taxation law is called tax audit. For example books of accounts are audited under the Companies Act, 1956 (Statutory Audit) and Financial Statements of companies are prepared as per the provisions of this Act. Books are also audited under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the income arrived at as per the provisions of this Act is taxed (Tax Audit).

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"CONTINUOUS AUDIT" is essential to a bank so as to maintain a correct flow of amount in both in and out flow.

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If the company is publicly owned and must submit financial statements to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an annual financial audit is a basic requirement

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Audit logs should be reviewed regularly, ideally on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the volume of activity and the criticality of the system. For high-risk or sensitive environments, more frequent reviews may be necessary, while less critical systems might be assessed monthly. Additionally, it's important to conduct a thorough review after significant changes, incidents, or anomalies are detected. Establishing a routine schedule helps ensure timely identification of potential security breaches or compliance issues.

Quality audit means a systematic, independent examination of a quality system. Quality audits are typically performed at defined intervals and ensures that the institution has clearly-defined internal quality monitoring procedures linked to effective action. The checking determines if the quality system complies with applicable regulations or standards The process involves assessing the standard operating procedures (SOP's) for compliance to the regulations, and also assessing the actual process and results against what is stated in the SOP. ( Wikipedia )

Audits and reviews are part of day to day Quality activities and organizations having ISO or CMMI certifications continue to have reviews and audits.

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Once a week

1. It gives credibility to a financial statement

2. Identifies potential problem

3. Organizes financial information

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The purpose of investigation varies from business to business. The purpose of audit is to determine the true and fair view. The investigation relates to critical checking of particular records. The audit relates to checking of all books and record.

The investigation may be conducted on behalf of owners and outsiders like investors. Audit is conducted on behalf of owners only. The appointment is made by them. Investigation work can be completed through cent percent checking. Audit work may be completed through test checking. The investigation has no time limit. It may relate to many years. The audit of accounts is made for a particular time period. The investigator may or may not be a charted accountant. The auditor is usually a chartered accountant. The investigator is voluntary. It may become compulsory in certain cases. The auditor work is compulsory under law for companies and other concern.

The investigation may examine employees personally. The auditor does not examine employees personally. The investigation is usually conducted after the audit of accounts. The audit is usually conducted before the investigation of accounts. There is no legal requirement to disclose information in investigation. The auditor requires the full disclosure of information under the law.

Audit is the examination of the financial statements and internal controls of an entity to determine the Validity and fairness while investigation is the enquiry into any matter brought to the accountant's knowledge by the management

Audit is the detail checking of accounts for the satisfaction of client of the audit orand an examination of books of accounts,vouchers,and books of business as will enable auditor to satsfied that the balance sheet is proprely drawn up

The qualifications of an auditor are specific and stated by a respective countries accounting standards. While, a regular old accountant can perform an investigation.

Audit is a process to check whether the account are properly maintained as per required norms following all the procedures etc. And to point out any lapses in this line.

Whereas Investigation is done when a lapse already exists to pin point the reason and person involved in it so that responsibility for such lapse could be fixed.

Audits are objective and systematic assessments of how well offices are carrying out programs and operations, and focus on process.Audit reports containing findings and recommendations are issued to appropriate officials. Audit reports are public documents available upon request.

Investigations are usually undertaken in response to reports of misconduct, and focus upon a person.

Investigation reports may be prepared to refer matters for prosecution, inform the agency of a basis for potential discipline, correct serious deficiencies, or inform other government agencies of the need for action within their jurisdiction. Access to investigative reports is limited in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act.

Audit is a process to check whether the account are properly maintained as per required norms following all the procedures etc. and to point out any lapses in this line.

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Investigation is done when a lapse already exists to pin point the reason and person involved in it so that responsibility for such lapse could be fixed/

an audit is when they are actually doing the auditing and an investigation is when they are investigating.

or you could say the differences are:

an audit is an official examination and verification of accounts and records, esp. of financial accounts.

investigating is when you search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex,

Audit is also when you have a checklist and you go around checking if the requirements are met or not. You know what to look for.