ashutoshsrivastava17/skill-library/audit-preparation
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Prepare for financial audits — document checklist, reconciliation review, internal control testing, timeline planning, and auditor communication. TRIGGER when: user says /audit-preparation, needs to prepare for a financial audit, or asks about audit readiness.
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Audit Preparation
Process
Step 1: Understand Audit Scope
| Element | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Audit type | External, internal, SOX, tax | |
| Period | Fiscal year or specific dates | |
| Auditor | Firm, lead partner | |
| Timeline | Fieldwork dates, report deadline | |
| Prior findings | Open items from previous audits |
Step 2: Prepare Document Checklist
| Category | Documents | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial statements | Trial balance, P&L, balance sheet | ☐ | |
| Bank | Statements, reconciliations | ☐ | |
| Revenue | Contracts, invoices, recognition schedules | ☐ | |
| Expenses | AP aging, vendor invoices, approvals | ☐ | |
| Payroll | Registers, tax filings | ☐ | |
| Equity | Cap table, board resolutions | ☐ | |
| Legal | Contracts, litigation matters | ☐ |
Step 3: Complete Reconciliations
| Account | Reconciled | Variance | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | ☐ | $X | [reason] | |
| Accounts receivable | ☐ | $X | [reason] | |
| Accounts payable | ☐ | $X | [reason] |
Step 4: Test Internal Controls
| Control | Test | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segregation of duties | Review access | ✅/❌ | |
| Approval workflows | Sample test | ✅/❌ | |
| Journal entry review | Sample test | ✅/❌ |
Step 5: Plan Auditor Interactions
| Meeting | Timing | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | 4 weeks before | Scope, focus areas | |
| Fieldwork kickoff | Day 1 | Logistics, open items | |
| Exit meeting | End | Findings, adjustments |
Output Format
Quality Checklist
- [ ] All required documents identified and located
- [ ] Reconciliations completed with explanations
- [ ] Internal controls tested and documented
- [ ] Prior findings addressed
- [ ] Communication plan in place
Edge Cases
- For first-time audits, expect longer timelines
- For SOX audits, focus on internal controls documentation
- If material weaknesses exist, prepare remediation plans proactively
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Source
- SKILL.md in the repositoryCheckingfinance/skills/audit-preparation/SKILL.md
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