Financial Audit Manager Checklist
Prepared by: [Your Name]
Company: [Your Company Name]
Date: [Date]
I. Preparation and Planning
Task Description | Status | Comments |
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Define audit scope and objectives | | |
Gather preliminary client information and background. | | |
Develop audit plan and timeline. | | |
Select and assemble the audit tea.m | | |
II. Documentation Requirements
Task Description | Status | Comments |
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Request and review client financial statements | | |
Obtain prior audit reports. | | |
Gather relevant contracts and agreements. | | |
III. Risk Assessment
Task Description | Status | Comments |
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Identify high-risk areas | | |
Evaluate financial statement risks. | | |
Assess industry-specific risks | | |
IV. Internal Controls Review
Task Description | Status | Comments |
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Examine existing internal controls | | |
Test effectiveness of controls | | |
Document findings and weaknesses | | |
V. Fieldwork Procedures
Task Description | Status | Comments |
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Conduct data sampling and testing | | |
Review financial transactions | | |
Verify account balances and reconcile differences. | | |
VI. Reporting
Task Description | Status | Comments |
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Compile audit findings | | |
Draft audit report | | |
Review and finalize reports with management. | | |
VII. Follow-up Actions
Task Description | Status | Comments |
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Ensure corrective actions are identified | | |
Monitor implementation of recommendations. | | |
Schedule follow-up audit if necessary | | |
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