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Audit Communication Letter
"I need an Audit Communication Letter for our annual financial statement audit of an ASX-listed manufacturing company, to be issued in March 2025, that includes standard communications under ASA 260 and specifically addresses our planned use of data analytics in the audit approach."
1. Letter Header: Includes auditor's letterhead, date, recipient's name and address, and reference number
2. Salutation: Formal greeting to the appropriate governance body (e.g., Board of Directors, Audit Committee)
3. Subject Line: Clear identification of the audit engagement and period covered
4. Purpose of Communication: Statement of the letter's purpose and context of the audit engagement
5. Scope of Audit: Overview of the audit scope, applicable frameworks, and standards being followed
6. Auditor's Responsibilities: Clear statement of the auditor's responsibilities under Australian Auditing Standards
7. Management's Responsibilities: Outline of management's responsibilities regarding financial statements and internal controls
8. Planned Scope and Timing: Overview of the audit approach and expected timeline
9. Required Communications: Mandatory communications required by ASA 260 and other relevant standards
10. Independence Declaration: Statement confirming auditor's independence as required by the Corporations Act 2001
11. Closing Statements: Professional closing including any required actions or responses
12. Signature Block: Formal signature section including audit firm name, lead auditor's name, and professional designations
1. Significant Findings: Included when there are significant matters from the audit that need to be communicated to those charged with governance
2. Modifications to Opinion: Required when the auditor expects to modify the audit opinion as per ASA 705
3. Internal Control Deficiencies: Included when significant deficiencies in internal control are identified during the audit
4. Going Concern Matters: Required when there are events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern
5. Fraud or Non-Compliance: Included when instances of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations are identified
6. Other Significant Matters: Any other significant matters arising from the audit that require attention
7. Prior Period Adjustments: Included when there are significant adjustments relating to prior periods
8. Disclaimer Statements: Additional disclaimers or limitations based on specific engagement circumstances
1. Schedule A - Audit Timeline: Detailed timeline of key audit milestones and deadlines
2. Schedule B - Significant Risks Identified: Detailed list and description of significant risks identified during audit planning
3. Schedule C - Fee Schedule: Breakdown of audit fees and other professional services fees
4. Appendix 1 - Required Communications Checklist: Detailed checklist of all required communications under Australian Auditing Standards
5. Appendix 2 - Summary of Unadjusted Differences: List and explanation of uncorrected misstatements identified during the audit
6. Appendix 3 - Specific Representations Required: List of specific written representations required from management
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Agriculture
Transportation
Media and Entertainment
Finance
Internal Audit
Compliance
Risk Management
Board of Directors
Audit Committee
Executive Leadership
Corporate Governance
Treasury
Financial Reporting
Legal
Senior Management
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Controller
Audit Partner
Audit Manager
Senior Auditor
Internal Audit Director
Compliance Officer
Risk Manager
Board Director
Audit Committee Chair
Company Secretary
Chief Executive Officer
Financial Reporting Manager
Governance Manager
Treasury Manager
Corporate Controller
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