Question

The word 'Audit' has been derived from the Latin word 'Audire' which means ____________.

• A. To call
• B. To check
• C. To hear
• D. To speak

Answer 1

The correct option is C To hear

The word "Auditing" has been derived from the Latin word "Audire". The Latin word "Audire" means "To listen". For this, the word "Auditing" means "To listen".

In the ancient era, Business owner justified his accounting book recorded by his employees. He employed an experienced and non-partial person who listened accounting books records from the mouth of the accountant. The experienced person justified the accuracy of prepared accounting books by listening. Thus, the word "Auditing" come into light.