A(n)________ examines a company's accounting system to determine whether its financial reports fairly present its operations.
A) company-wide analysis
B) portfolio analysis
C) audit
D) preliminary examination

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An audit is a process where a company's accounting system is examined by a third-party auditor to determine if the financial reports are accurate and present the company's operations in a fair manner. This is typically done to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and to give investors and stakeholders confidence in the company's financial health. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe this process.

A(n)________ Examines a Company's Accounting System to Determine Whether Its