Checklist for Preparing Your Business for Year-End Financial Audits Kiran Kesireddy October 28, 2024

Checklist for Preparing Your Business for Year-End Financial Audits

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Our checklist has everything you need to prepare your business for year-end audits. Stay compliant, organized, and stress-free.

1. Review Financial Statements:
  • Ensure all financial statements are complete, accurate and up-to-date.
  • List out Prior period adjustments required- if any
2. Bank Reconciliation:
  • Reconcile all bank accounts, bank loans, credit card statements, and other financial accounts.
  • Resolve any discrepancies found during the reconciliation process.
3. Update Inventory Records:
  • Conduct a physical inventory count.
  • Adjust inventory records to reflect actual stock levels.
4. Verify Accounts Receivable and Payable:
  • Confirm that all invoices have been sent and payments received.
  • Ensure all outstanding bills are paid and recorded.
5. Review Tax Filings:
  • Check that all tax filings are complete and accurate.
  • Prepare any necessary documentation for tax purposes.
6. Review Fixed Asset Register :
  • Check whether all the Asset additions & deletions are accounted properly
7. Assess Internal Controls:
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Implement any necessary improvements to strengthen financial oversight.
8. Review & Reconciliation of Miscellaneous Items:
  • Forex Gain or Loss workings and ensure it was properly accounted.
  • Reconciliation of Accrual & Prepaid Expenses
  • Reconciliation of Unbilled & Deferred Revenue
9. Prepare Supporting Documentation:
  • Gather all supporting documents for financial transactions.
  • Organize documents for easy access during the audit.
10. Consult with Your Auditor:
  • Schedule a meeting with your auditor to discuss any concerns.
  • Provide any additional information requested by the auditor.

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