Workflow Templates: Monthly Financial Reporting Checklist

Verify all revenue entries have been recorded for the month

Ensure all expense invoices are accounted for and entered into the system

Reconcile monthly bank statements with internal records

Confirm all inter-company transactions have been properly documented

Review and adjust any accruals or prepayments as necessary

Generate preliminary income statement and balance sheet

Review and validate the trial balance

Prepare cash flow statement based on reconciled data

Ensure all financial statements comply with regulatory requirements

Conduct a variance analysis comparing actuals to budgeted figures

Conduct a detailed review of all financial reports by the accounting team

Adjust for any discrepancies found during the internal review

Ensure all journal entries have appropriate supporting documentation

Update financial forecasts based on current month performance

Prepare a summary report for senior management review

Review and update compliance checklists based on recent regulations

Ensure all necessary documents are ready for internal and external audits

Perform a compliance audit to identify any potential issues

Document all audit findings and corrective actions taken

Schedule meetings with auditors to discuss preliminary findings

Monthly Financial Reporting Checklist