Auditor (noun)

A person who performs a systematic examination and verification of financial records and reports.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'audire' meaning 'to hear'.

Examples:

1. The company hired an auditor to review its financial statements.
2. The auditor found several discrepancies in the company's record keeping.
3. Auditors are responsible for ensuring that financial reports accurately reflect the financial position of a company.
4. An auditor's opinion on a company's financial statements can greatly influence investor confidence and decision making.
5. The auditor must be independent and impartial in order to provide a fair and accurate assessment of a company's financial health.