Free template

Free PBC request list template for statutory audits

A clear request list sent early is the single biggest time-saver in an audit. This prepared-by-client list covers the documents most statutory audits need, grouped by area so the client can hand sections to the right people.

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What's in the template

41 requests across 12 areas, with columns for due date, received and comments:

General: 7 items
Cash and bank: 4 items
Receivables: 4 items
Inventories: 3 items
Property and equipment: 3 items
Payables and accruals: 3 items
Borrowings: 3 items
Equity: 1 items
Revenue: 3 items
Expenses: 2 items
Tax: 4 items
Completion: 4 items

How to use it

Delete items that don't apply to the client, and add industry-specific requests.
Set due dates working back from your fieldwork start.
Send it at planning, not on the first day of fieldwork.
In Stowbill, paste the list into Client requests: the client gets a private upload link and automatic reminders.

Preview

Area	Document requested
General	Signed financial statements or management accounts for the year
General	Trial balance at period end (Excel or CSV export from the accounting system)
General	Prior-year audited financial statements and auditor's report
General	Minutes of board and shareholder meetings during the year and up to today
General	Memorandum and articles of association, and any changes during the year
General	Organisation chart and list of directors and key management
General	List of related parties and related-party transactions
Cash and bank	Bank statements for all accounts covering the full year
Cash and bank	Bank reconciliations at year end for every account
Cash and bank	Cash count sheet at year end
Cash and bank	Authority letters for bank confirmations
Receivables	Aged receivables listing at year end, agreeing to the trial balance