Legal Definitions - auditor

An auditor is someone who checks and verifies an individual's or organization's financial records and accounts. They make sure that everything is accurate and follows a set of standards.

• An accounting firm is hired to audit a company's financial statements to ensure they are accurate and comply with accounting standards.
• A government agency hires an auditor to check if a company is following environmental regulations.

These examples show how an auditor is responsible for verifying and ensuring compliance with specific standards. They are hired to provide an objective and unbiased assessment of an individual's or organization's financial records or compliance with regulations.