| Audit readiness assessment | Current request lists, documentation gaps, ownership, folder structure and evidence risks | Assessment summary and action plan | Discovery and baseline review | Auditor request list, prior files and stakeholder access |
| Master audit request tracker | Request number, owner, due date, status, evidence link, reviewer, comments and escalation needs | Spreadsheet or project-management board | Setup and ongoing support | Audit request list and ownership matrix |
| Evidence folder structure | Consistent folders, file naming, version control rules and source-document index | Secure folder architecture | Setup | Approved document-sharing platform and access rules |
| Reconciliation support pack | Bank, ledger, sub-ledger, vendor, receivable or marketplace tie-outs with supporting references | Workbook and evidence pack | Preparation and review | General ledger, sub-ledgers, bank and platform reports |
| Working-paper schedules | Formatted support schedules, cross-references, variance notes and preparer information | Workbook or PDF pack | Preparation | Trial balance, reports, invoices, contracts and explanations |
| Open-item and exception log | Unresolved differences, missing evidence, owner notes, risk level and next action | Tracker and summary report | Quality assurance | Reviewer feedback and evidence updates |
| Control evidence pack | Approval records, access reports, policy references, sample evidence and process notes | Document pack and index | Controls support | Control matrix, system reports and approval records |
| Audit communication summary | Status updates, completed requests, blockers, pending client decisions and upcoming priorities | Weekly or agreed cadence report | Ongoing support | Confirmed cadence and escalation process |
| Handover documentation | File map, final tracker, open issues, ownership notes and retention guidance | Handover pack | Completion | Final review comments and approved storage location |
| Process improvement notes | Recurring documentation gaps, workflow bottlenecks and recommendations for the next audit cycle | Improvement report | Post-audit review | Audit learnings and stakeholder feedback |