Financial Report Checklist

Financial Report Checklist

Report Identification

Report Title:

Reporting Period From: To:

Checklist Items (mark completed, initial, and date)

Financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement    Initials:    Date:

Trial balance for period-end    Initials:    Date:

General ledger detail and posting summary    Initials:    Date:

Bank statements for all active accounts and reconciliations    Initials:    Date:

Accounts receivable aging and supporting schedules    Initials:    Date:

Accounts payable aging and supporting schedules    Initials:    Date:

Fixed asset schedule and additions/disposals detail    Initials:    Date:

Depreciation schedule and method documentation    Initials:    Date:

Payroll summary, tax filings, and payroll tax reconciliations    Initials:    Date:

Tax provision schedule and current tax liabilities calculation    Initials:    Date:

Material journal entries and supporting documentation    Initials:    Date:

Intercompany reconciliations and eliminations    Initials:    Date:

Notes to the financial statements and required disclosures    Initials:    Date:

Supporting Documents & Attachments

Reconciliations & Exception Notes

Bank reconciliation exceptions or items requiring follow-up:

Material account reconciliations requiring resolution:

Compliance, Estimates & Disclosures

Related party transactions disclosed and supporting documentation provided

Significant accounting estimates documented and reasonableness reviewed

Subsequent events review completed through the approval date of this report

Management representation letter drafted and attached (if required)

Review Notes and Exceptions Log

Certification

By signing below, the preparer certifies that the items checked above have been reviewed and that, to the best of the preparer’s knowledge and belief, the supporting documentation, reconciliations, and schedules are complete and sufficient for preparation and audit of the financial statements for the reporting period stated. The preparer further certifies that any material exceptions are disclosed in the Review Notes and that appropriate corrective action is planned or completed. The preparer acknowledges responsibility for accuracy of information submitted and for retention of source documents in accordance with company policy and legal record-retention requirements.

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