â I nsider tradingâ refers to transactions in a companyâs securities, such as stocks or options, by corporate insiders or their associates based on information originating within the firm that would, once publicly disclosed, affect the prices of such securities.
A: A management letter is an auditor's letter addressed to the client, according to Allbusiness.com. It is a letter written by company management that confirms the accuracy of an audit. An audit is an examination and verification of a company's financial and accounting records and supporting documents presented by a professional, such as a certified public accountant.
A financial statement audit is the examination of an entity's financial statements and accompanying disclosures by an independent auditor. The result of this examination is a report by the auditor, attesting to the fairness of presentation of the financial statements and related disclosures. The auditor's report must accompany the financial statements when they are issued to the intended recipients. The purpose of a financial statement audit is to add credibility to the reported financial position and performance of a business.