Verifiability helps assure users that information faithfully represents economic phenomena. Which statement best describes verifiability?

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Verifiability means information is supported by evidence that others can check, so independent observers can confirm that it faithfully represents what happened in economic terms. The description that best fits this is that verifiability enables knowledge and independent observers to reach consensus on faithful depiction. By having verifiable data—like source documents, audit trails, and independent reviews—stakeholders can examine the information and agree on what it shows. Verifiability is about trust through evidence, not about auditors being unnecessary, tax outcomes, or the speed of reporting.