Financial Year-End Closing Checklist

Use this Financial Year-End Closing & Audit Checklist to ensure financial accounts are complete, accurate, reviewed, and ready for audit, management sign-off, or external review.

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Financial Year-End Closing Checklist



Planning & Documentation

1. Has the financial close and review timetable been defined?


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2. Have roles and responsibilities for preparation and review been assigned?


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3. Have all core financial records been collected (bank, credit cards, loans, tax, etc.)?


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4. Have all invoices and receipts for the period been submitted and recorded?


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5. Has a full backup of financial data been completed?


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6. Are supporting schedules and working papers available for key balances?


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Stock/Inventory Review

1. Has a physical stock count been completed for the period?


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2. Have stock records been reconciled to the general ledger?


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3. Has the stock valuation method been reviewed and applied consistently?


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4. Has slow-moving, obsolete, or damaged stock been identified and provided for?


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5. Have any material stock adjustments been reviewed and explained?


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6. Has the gross margin impact of stock adjustments been reviewed?


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Trading & Profit & Loss Review

1. Has revenue recognition for the period been reviewed for correctness and cut-off?


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2. Have all material costs and expenses for the period been recorded?


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3. Have accruals and prepayments been reviewed and updated?


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4. Have major P&L lines been reviewed for reasonableness?


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5. Have variances vs budget and prior period been analysed and explained?


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6. Have one-off or unusual items been identified and documented?


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Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Review

1. Have accounts receivable balances been reviewed and aged?


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2. Have overdue or doubtful receivables been identified and provided for?


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3. Have credit notes and post-period receipts been reviewed?


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4. Have accounts payable balances been reviewed and reconciled to supplier statements?


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5. Have unrecorded or late invoices been identified and accrued where necessary?


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6. Has the cut-off for sales and purchases around period-end been reviewed?


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Payroll, Tax & Compliance

1. Have payroll records for the period been reviewed for completeness and accuracy?


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2. Have bonuses, commissions, and accruals been reviewed and recorded?


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3. Have statutory filings (e.g., payroll tax, social contributions) been prepared and submitted?


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4. Have year-end employee and contractor forms (e.g. W-2, 1099, P60, etc.) been prepared where applicable?


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5. Have VAT / GST / sales tax balances been reconciled and filed?


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6. Have all material tax provisions and liabilities been reviewed and recorded?


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Balance Sheet Review

1. Have all bank and credit card accounts been reconciled?


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2. Have fixed assets and depreciation been reviewed?


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3. Have prepayments and deferred income been reviewed?


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4. Have provisions and liabilities been reviewed for completeness and accuracy?


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5. Have intercompany, suspense, or clearing accounts been reviewed and cleared where possible?


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Final Statements & Audit Readiness

1. Has the Profit & Loss statement been reviewed and approved?


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2. Has the Balance Sheet been reviewed and approved?


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3. Has a Cash Flow statement been prepared and reviewed (if applicable)?


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4. Has the trial balance been checked and balanced?


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5. Are key balances supported by reconciliations and schedules?


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6. Have review notes and explanations been documented?


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7. Have accounting periods been locked after final review?


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