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