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Attest
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To solemnly declare verbally or in writing that a particular document or testimony about an event is a true and accurate representation of the facts; to bear witness to. To formally certify by a signature that the signer has been present at the execution of a particular writing so as to rebut any potential challenges to its authenticity.


attest v. 1) to confirm (usually in writing) that a document is genuine. 2) to bear witness that someone actually signed a document, such as a will. All states require at least two witnesses (three in Vermont) to attest that a will was signed and declared to be a will (except a will written in one's own handwriting in some states). (See: will, witness, holographic will)


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40 on Deposit and Investment Risk Disclosures: Questions and Answers, a reference and instructional tool for financial statement preparers and attestors.
The GASAC's twenty-nine members are appointed by the FAF primarily based on nominations from GASB constituent groups and are broadly representative of the preparers, attestors, and users of state and local government financial information.
The threat that arises when an auditor acts as an advocate for or against an audit client's position or opinion rather than as an unbiased attestor.
 
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