generally accepted auditing standards


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Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

Guidelines for how audits ought to be conducted. The Generally Accepted Auditing Standards are set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and provide a uniform set of standards for how to conduct audits in the United States.

generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)

Guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for use by public accountants when conducting external audits of financial statements. See also audited statement, unaudited statement.
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