Some of the things we have looked at:
Audit Guidelines
1. CHECKBOOK
1. Verify that all figures total out correctly
2. All entries should be legible with Vendor name and $ dollar
3. Entry line to be completed explaining transaction
4. No white out should be used
5. Notation made when account has been reconciled
6. Receipt # noted to match the deposit from the receipt book
2. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENTS
1. Organization, event and date of event
2.Statement completed within 5 days of event (for main fundraisers this should be completed when the bulk of the amount has been received)
3.Statement must be signed and dated
4.All monies associated (sales and disbursements) listed
* for main fundraisers- the figures should match the sales/invoice sheet received from the Vendor
5. Ticket reconciliation completed and attached if applicable
3. BANK RECONCILIATION
1. Statement attached from financial institution
2. Statement signed and dated within 7 days of ending
3. Deposits listed have matching deposit slip attached
4. Receipts/invoice/statement attached for each disbursement
5. Deposits made within 72 hours of collecting/end of event
6. Receipts do not include sales tax paid
7. Memo line completed for each check explaining the transaction
8. 2 signatures required for each check
9. Voided checks marked as such and attached to appropriate statement in sequential order
I'm the treasurer for our organization. Per our by-laws we are to have a yearly audit. Does anyone have any forms that our volunteer auditors should follow? Any help would be greatly appreciated.