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What is the origin of the word 'Audit'?
What is the origin of the word 'Audit'?
- It originated from the Spanish word 'audición' which means 'to evaluate'
- It originated from the Latin word 'audire' which means 'to hear' (correct)
- It originated from the French word 'audition' which means 'to examine'
- It originated from the Greek word 'audeo' which means 'to listen'
What is the main difference between government/institutional audit and social audit?
What is the main difference between government/institutional audit and social audit?
- Government or institutional audit is conducted without any external oversight, while social audit is conducted with the assistance of movements and NGOs
- Government or institutional audit is conducted without the significant involvement of beneficiaries, while social audit involves the people affected by the activity being audited (correct)
- Government or institutional audit is conducted solely by external, professional auditing institutions, while social audit is conducted internally by the organization
- Government or institutional audit is focused on financial performance, while social audit is focused on environmental impact
Who conducts the People’s/Public audit?
Who conducts the People’s/Public audit?
- The people themselves, including those who are directly affected or are the intended beneficiaries, sometimes with the assistance of movements and NGOs (correct)
- External auditors hired by the government
- Independent international organizations
- Private companies involved in the activity being audited
When is social audit conducted in addition for certain types of schemes and activities?
When is social audit conducted in addition for certain types of schemes and activities?
What is the purpose of Social Auditing?
What is the purpose of Social Auditing?
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