Close Calendar
Identify close period, day-by-day deadlines, blackout dates, and reporting due dates.
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Free Accounting & Audit Template
Coordinate close tasks, owners, deadlines, dependencies, and review evidence
Use this template to coordinate close tasks, owners, deadlines, dependencies, and review evidence.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Accounting & Audit |
| Owner | [Team or owner] |
| Version | [Version number] |
| Effective Date | [Date] |
| Review Cycle | [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based] |
| Status | [Draft / In Review / Approved] |
Identify close period, day-by-day deadlines, blackout dates, and reporting due dates.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
List subledger cutoffs, accrual inputs, bank feeds, inventory counts, and system locks.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Track recurring entries, accruals, allocations, eliminations, and approval requirements.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
List balance sheet reconciliations, preparers, reviewers, thresholds, and due dates.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document flux analysis, variance explanations, review meetings, and open items.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Define financial statements, dashboards, covenant reports, and distribution list.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Capture controller approval, retained evidence, and post-close improvement actions.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Template Structure
Use this accounting & audit template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.
Identify close period, day-by-day deadlines, blackout dates, and reporting due dates.
List subledger cutoffs, accrual inputs, bank feeds, inventory counts, and system locks.
Track recurring entries, accruals, allocations, eliminations, and approval requirements.
List balance sheet reconciliations, preparers, reviewers, thresholds, and due dates.
Document flux analysis, variance explanations, review meetings, and open items.
Define financial statements, dashboards, covenant reports, and distribution list.
Capture controller approval, retained evidence, and post-close improvement actions.
Write a month-end close checklist for an accounting team. Structure with these Markdown sections:
Identify close period, day-by-day deadlines, blackout dates, and reporting due dates.
List subledger cutoffs, accrual inputs, bank feeds, inventory counts, and system locks.
Track recurring entries, accruals, allocations, eliminations, and approval requirements.
List balance sheet reconciliations, preparers, reviewers, thresholds, and due dates.
Document flux analysis, variance explanations, review meetings, and open items.
Define financial statements, dashboards, covenant reports, and distribution list.
Capture controller approval, retained evidence, and post-close improvement actions.
| Close Day | Task | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Lock AP subledger | AP Lead |
| Day 2 | Post payroll accrual | Senior Accountant |
| Day 4 | Complete flux review | Controller |
All cash, debt, payroll, and revenue reconciliations require reviewer signoff before reporting package release.
Controller approval is required by 5:00 PM on Close Day 5.
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Use the template manually, or let Docsie generate the first draft from source footage.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with support, reconciling items, aging, and review signoff
Track proposed, recorded, and waived audit adjustments with rationale and financial statement impact
Document audit scope, materiality, risks, staffing, timing, and planned procedures
Document audit objective, procedures, evidence, results, and reviewer signoff
Plan ownership, corrective actions, validation, and reporting for control gaps
Verify financial statement amounts and disclosures against support, trial balance, and workpapers
Template FAQ
Common questions about using and generating a month-End Close Checklist.
Q: What is a month-End Close Checklist?
A: A month-End Close Checklist is a structured document for coordinate close tasks, owners, deadlines, dependencies, and review evidence.
Q: Can I download this month-End Close Checklist as Word or PDF?
A: Yes. This page includes free downloads in DOCX, PDF, and Markdown formats so you can edit, share, or import the template into your documentation system.
Q: Can Docsie generate this from a video?
A: Yes. Upload a process walkthrough, training recording, or screen capture to Docsie, then use this template structure to generate a first draft automatically.