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an audit of limited scope (limited in time span or confined to particular accounts etc.)

an audit of limited scope (limited in time span or confined to particular accounts etc.)

Narrowed-scope audit. Contrast to a full audit. Refer to audit scope. Typically (1) restricted to specific accounts or operations, (2) scoped to cover less than one year, or (3) bound to a clearly stated purpose, like a tax audit.