Audit Report Review Checklist ( AUDIT )

This checklist is designed to ensure that all necessary components of the audit report are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with auditing standards before final submission.

• Review Executive Summary

  Ensure that the executive summary clearly outlines the audit objectives, scope, and key findings.

• Verify Findings and Recommendations

  Cross-check all findings with the evidence collected during the audit and ensure that recommendations are practical and actionable.

• Check Compliance with Standards

  Confirm that the report complies with relevant auditing standards and guidelines.

• Evaluate Conclusion and Opinion

  Review the conclusion to ensure it accurately reflects the audit's findings and provides a fair opinion.

• Assess Formatting and Presentation

  Ensure that the report is well-structured, free of typographical errors, and presented in a professional format.

• Confirm Review by Peer Auditor

  Ensure that the report has been reviewed and approved by a peer auditor for objectivity.

• Obtain Management Sign-off

  Before finalization, secure sign-off from relevant management to confirm agreement with the report's contents.

• Prepare for Distribution

  Ensure that the final report is ready for distribution to stakeholders, including necessary confidential handling procedures.