GAAS

An audit review and compilation are two different services provided by certified public accountants (CPAs). An audit review is a limited assurance engagement that provides a moderate level of assurance on the financial statements. A compilation is a service that provides no assurance on the financial statements. An audit review is more expensive than a compilation due to the additional procedures performed. Both services are beneficial to the client, but the level of assurance provided by an audit review is higher than that of a compilation.