The term 'Audit' is derived from a Latin word "audire" which means___________?

Correct answer: C. To hear

  • A. To inspect
  • B. To examine
  • C. To hear
  • D. To investigateAccounting & Finance Jobs

Explanation

Audit comes from the Latin audire, meaning “to hear,” reflecting the historical practice of hearing accounts read aloud. The other options describe activities performed during an audit, not the word's origin.

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