working papers

working papers definition - business

working papers

  1. In accounting, documents that serve as evidence of work performed by auditors. Working papers include information on how an auditing engagement is designed and executed.
  2. A legal document required of minors to prove they are of legal age for employment. Also called employment certificate.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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