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Business
Audit
An independent examination of financial records to confirm they are accurate.
BusinessRelated terms
Accounts Payable
Money a business owes to suppliers for goods and services received but not yet paid for.
Accounts Receivable
Money owed to a business by customers who bought on credit.
Acquirer
A company that purchases another company in a merger or acquisition.
Angel Investor
A wealthy individual who funds early-stage startups with personal money in exchange for equity.
Annual Report
A company's yearly publication of financial results and strategy for shareholders.
Balance Sheet
A snapshot of what a person or business owns (assets) and owes (liabilities) at a point in time.