Description
Description: This course walks you through the full pre-audit journey so you know exactly what to prepare before auditors step in. It explains how to map your current accounting processes and identify gaps that could trigger questions or delays. You will learn how to organize your chart of accounts, clean up inconsistent coding, and standardize descriptions. The program shows how to assemble key financial statements and supporting schedules in a way auditors expect to see them. It guides you in creating an audit file structure so documents, contracts, and reconciliations are easy to locate. You will complete readiness checklists covering revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity. Practical examples illustrate common findings and how simple preparation could have prevented them. A dedicated lesson helps you coordinate with internal stakeholders so everyone understands their role in the audit. The course also covers how to communicate timelines and expectations with your audit firm. By the end, you will have a clear, reusable blueprint for preparing confidently for each financial audit cycle. Format: On-demand video modules, downloadable checklists, editable audit file structure templates, and sample readiness memos. Duration: Approximately 3 hours of core content plus optional exercises that can be completed over 5–7 days. What You’ll Learn: How to structure your pre-audit process, what documents auditors expect, how to organize files, and how to reduce surprises during fieldwork. Target Audience: Finance managers, accountants, controllers, and business owners who want a practical, repeatable way to prepare for financial audits.
