auditor // noun [C]

a person who officially examines the business and financial records of a company to see that they are true and correct:

the firm of accountants that has been appointed auditors to the company

The auditor said the mistakes were ‘honest errors'.

Independent auditors report to the shareholders on the truth and fairness of the published financial statements. See note at PROFESSION

an external/independent/internal/outside auditor

◆ company auditors

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