{"id":35168,"date":"2023-12-15T07:12:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T07:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/internal-controls-checklist-for-certified-public-accountants-cpas\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T15:54:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:54:02","slug":"internal-controls-checklist-for-certified-public-accountants-cpas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/internal-controls-checklist-for-certified-public-accountants-cpas\/","title":{"rendered":"Internal Controls Checklist for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"identify-and-document-the-clients-system-of-internal-controls\"> \n <h2>Identify and document the client's system of internal controls<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task involves identifying and documenting the client's system of internal controls. The purpose is to gain an understanding of how the client's organization operates and to assess the effectiveness of their internal controls. The desired result is a comprehensive documentation of the client's internal controls. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Description of the client's system of internal controls <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload supporting documentation <\/label> \n   <div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"evaluate-the-design-of-the-clients-internal-controls\"> \n <h2>Evaluate the design of the client's internal controls<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will evaluate the design of the client's internal controls. The goal is to assess whether the controls are designed effectively to prevent errors, fraud, and other risks. This evaluation will help identify any weaknesses or gaps in the controls. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Evaluation of the design of the internal controls <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Types of control deficiencies <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Inadequate segregation of duties \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Lack of authorization procedures \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Ineffective physical controls \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Insufficient documentation \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Inadequate monitoring \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-supervisor-for-evaluation-findings\"> \n <h2>Approval: Supervisor for evaluation findings<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Evaluate the design of the client's internal controls<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"test-the-operation-of-the-clients-internal-controls\"> \n <h2>Test the operation of the client's internal controls<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task involves testing the operation of the client's internal controls to determine their effectiveness in detecting and preventing errors and fraud. The desired result is a thorough understanding of the controls' performance and any weaknesses that may exist. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Select the testing method <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Observation \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Inquiry \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Inspection \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Reperformance \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Simulation \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Conclusion of the test results <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"identify-control-deficiencies\"> \n <h2>Identify control deficiencies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will identify any control deficiencies that were identified during the evaluation and testing of the client's internal controls. The purpose is to pinpoint areas where the controls are not operating effectively and to determine their potential impact on the financial statements and overall business operations. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Description of control deficiencies <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Types of control deficiencies <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Material weakness \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Significant deficiency \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Control deficiency \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"determine-possible-effects-of-control-deficiencies\"> \n <h2>Determine possible effects of control deficiencies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task involves determining the possible effects of the control deficiencies identified in the previous task. The goal is to understand how these deficiencies could impact the financial statements, business operations, and risk management. The desired result is a comprehensive analysis of the potential effects. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Description of possible effects <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Types of possible effects <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Increased risk of fraud \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Inaccurate financial reporting \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Inefficient business operations \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Non-compliance with regulations \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Decreased investor confidence \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"consider-compensating-controls-for-identified-deficiencies\"> \n <h2>Consider compensating controls for identified deficiencies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will consider the use of compensating controls to mitigate the impact of the identified control deficiencies. The purpose is to identify alternative controls that can reduce the risks associated with the deficiencies and maintain the integrity of the financial statements and business operations. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Compensating controls for identified deficiencies <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Select the type of compensating control <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Automated control \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Manual control \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      IT control \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Managerial control \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Environmental control \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"develop-suggestions-for-improving-controls\"> \n <h2>Develop suggestions for improving controls<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task involves developing suggestions for improving the client's internal controls based on the identified deficiencies and their potential effects. The goal is to provide actionable recommendations that will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the controls. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Suggestions for improving controls <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"review-financial-statement-assertions\"> \n <h2>Review financial statement assertions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will review the financial statement assertions to ensure they are supported by the client's internal controls. The purpose is to assess the alignment between the financial statement assertions and the controls in place to mitigate the related risks. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Financial statement assertions <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Existence \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Completeness \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Valuation and allocation \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Rights and obligations \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Presentation and disclosure \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-manager-for-financial-statement-assertions\"> \n <h2>Approval: Manager for financial statement assertions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Review financial statement assertions<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"evaluate-the-risk-of-material-misstatement\"> \n <h2>Evaluate the risk of material misstatement<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task involves evaluating the risk of material misstatement in the client's financial statements. The goal is to assess the likelihood and potential impact of errors or fraud that could result in significant misstatements. The evaluation will help determine the scope and nature of the audit procedures. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Evaluation of risk of material misstatement <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Select the risk level <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      High risk \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Moderate risk \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Low risk \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"formulate-the-audit-plan\"> \n <h2>Formulate the audit plan<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will formulate the audit plan based on the evaluation of the client's internal controls, identified deficiencies, and risk assessment. The audit plan outlines the objectives, scope, and procedures to be followed during the audit engagement. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Audit plan description <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"document-client-communications-regarding-identified-deficiencies\"> \n <h2>Document client communications regarding identified deficiencies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task involves documenting the communications with the client regarding the identified control deficiencies and their potential effects. The purpose is to maintain a clear record of the discussions and any agreed-upon actions to address the deficiencies. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Summary of client communications <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"perform-audit-procedures\"> \n <h2>Perform audit procedures<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task involves performing the audit procedures outlined in the audit plan. The goal is to gather sufficient and appropriate evidence to support the financial statement assertions and address the identified risks and control deficiencies. The desired result is a comprehensive audit file that documents the procedures performed and the evidence obtained. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Description of audit procedures performed <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-partner-for-audit-procedures\"> \n <h2>Approval: Partner for Audit Procedures<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Perform audit procedures<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"review-audit-findings\"> \n <h2>Review audit findings<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will review the audit findings to validate their accuracy and completeness. 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