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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

The Auditing Function in the Federal Government.

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JHJoel Hunter

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Overview

This article explores auditing practices in the federal government, highlighting its unique requirements and implications.

Key Points

  • The article aims to explore how auditing in the U.S. Federal Government differs from commercial auditing.
  • Analyzes differences in auditing between government and commercial organizations.
  • Examines the need for authentication of financial statements in government.
  • Discusses fiscal procedures and their validation in governmental audits.
  • Establishes that auditing practices in government and institutions are essential for financial trust.
  • Identifies the absence of profit motive as a key difference between government and business auditing.
  • Highlights the importance of applying basic accounting principles to the vast operations of government.

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Joel Hunter (1942) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba425c4e9516ffd37a28d3https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7042365
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  4. 4BUDGETARY AND PROPRIETARY ACCOUNTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.1940
  5. 5TRENDS AND PROBLEMS IN GOVERNMENTAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTING.1951