Framework and methodology
Object of audit
Granskingsemne
Extended note
The object of audit must be identified before sources and findings can be assessed precisely.
Limitations
Not the same as
- the whole person without limitation
- the desired conclusion
- the audit type
Related terms
Methodological relevance
The mandate and questions must identify the object of audit and what lies outside it.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: R1 — Methodology of Reality Audit.
- R1 — Methodology of Reality AuditThe published methodological justification of Reality Audit.
- Reality Audit — methodology overviewThe common methodological architecture.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
“The object of audit is the decision chain in case X.”
Incorrect or over-strong use
“The object of audit is that the institution is corrupt.”
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Object of audit”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Object of audit (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/object-of-audit/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Object of audit.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/object-of-audit/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Object of audit.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/object-of-audit/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Object of audit,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/object-of-audit/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Object of audit. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/object-of-audit/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.