Cryptic crossword clue
Checking the accuracy of someone else’s account 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word AUDITING

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What does AUDITING mean?

AUDITING verb
  1. To examine and adjust (e.g. an account).
  2. To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes
  3. To counsel spiritually.
  4. To attend an academic class on a not-for-academic-credit basis.
AUDITING noun
  1. The act or result of performing an audit.

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