Eli5: What exactly is auditing in accounting?

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I keep hearing this term from my accountant friend and have absolutely no idea what it means. I tried googling it but that just left me even more confused than I was.

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Making sure the financial statements are free from material misstatements due to error or fraud, but they are not specifically looking for fraud. Also, making sure the financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

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