The practice of auditing firms to spread work throughout the year by carrying out as many auditing procedures  as practicable before the balance sheet date, in order to minimize the load during the peak period. This is called

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.