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Simple meaningHow significant a misstatement is to users of financial statements.
Relevant ActStandards on Auditing
Section / ruleSA 320
Technical meaning
Information is material if omitting or misstating it could reasonably influence economic decisions of users.
Practical example
Auditors set a materiality level to plan their work.
Related terms
Official reference
Standards on Auditing, SA 320
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