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Financial Audit Checklist

A finance-specific audit checklist covering assertions, sampling, and tests for vouchers, ledger, bank reconciliation, payroll, fixed assets and financial statements.

Who Should Use It:Internal auditors, finance managers, accountants, and small business owners.
Primary Task:Running a finance audit in a set order: assertions, sampling approach, and tests for each area, with findings recorded and signed off.
File FormatsMicrosoft Word (.docx) + PDF
CompatibilityWord, Google Docs, LibreOffice
License100% Free for Team Use
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Sample included: Example: Financial Audit Checklist in use. Running a finance audit in a set order: assertions, sampling approach, and tests for each area, with findings recorded and signed off.

How to Use This Template

Follow these practical steps to customize and roll out this procedure with your team:

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1. Set the scope and sampling

Record the audit period, the assertions to test, and the sampling method and size.

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2. Work through the tests

Tick off each test as it is done and record the result and any notes in the checklist.

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3. Record the findings

Log every finding with its area, risk, agreed action, owner and due date.

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4. Conclude and sign off

Write the conclusion, note matters for management, and get the checklist reviewed and signed.