External Audit Checklist
Prepared by:  | [YOUR NAME]  | 
Date:  | August 16, 2055  | 
Company Name:  | [YOUR COMPANY NAME]  | 
I. Pre-Audit Preparation
1. Define audit objectives  |  | 
2. Review prior audit reports  |  | 
3. Understand client operations  |  | 
4. Identify key stakeholders  |  | 
5. Prepare an audit plan  |  | 
6. Schedule audit timeline  |  | 
7. Request necessary documents  |  | 
II. Internal Control Assessment
1. Evaluate control environment  |  | 
2. Review risk assessment procedures  |  | 
3. Assess control activities  |  | 
4. Test information systems controls  |  | 
5. Examine segregation of duties  |  | 
6. Analyze documentation processes  |  | 
III. Financial Statement Review
1. Examine income statement  |  | 
2. Review balance sheet  |  | 
3. Analyze cash flow statement  |  | 
4. Verify account balances  |  | 
5. Confirm revenue recognition policies  |  | 
6. Evaluate expense classifications  |  | 
IV. Compliance Checks
1. Review compliance with regulations  |  | 
2. Check adherence to internal policies  |  | 
3. Assess tax compliance  |  | 
4. Examine contracts for compliance  |  | 
5. Verify licensing requirements  |  | 
V. Reporting and Recommendations
1. Compile audit findings  |  | 
2. Prepare audit report  |  | 
3. Present findings to stakeholders  |  | 
4. Discuss recommendations  |  | 
5. Follow up on implementation of recommendations  |  | 
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