Accounting and Auditing are two very important processes related to the
financial activities and records of an organization. Accounting refers
to the process of capturing, classifying, summarizing, analyzing and
presenting the financial transactions, records, statements,
profitability and financial position of an organization or entity.
Accounting is the specialized language of business. Accounting work for
an organization is done usually by its own employees. Accounting is
carried out almost continuously. Accounting is categorized in various
branches like cost accounting, management accounting, financial
accounting; etc. Auditing refers to the critical examination of the
financial records or statements of a business or an organization. It is
obligatory for all separate legal entities. Auditing is carried out
after the final preparation of the financial statements and accounts.
Auditing involves carrying out the inspection and statutory audit of the
financial statements, and giving a fair and unbiased opinion on whether
the financial statements and records provide a true and fair reflection
of the actual financial position of the firm.