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Definition of

cost audit

Accounting

check on cost records and accounts the verification of cost records and accounts, and a check on adherence to prescribed cost accounting procedures and their continuing relevance

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Definitions of ’cost audit’ and meaning of ’cost audit’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’cost audit’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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