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Free PBC Request List Template

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Request Log Owners Due Dates Evidence Specs Status Questions Signoff

PBC Request List

Use this template to coordinate prepared-by-client requests, ownership, due dates, status, and evidence quality.

Template Metadata

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]

Request List Overview

State engagement, period, audit phase, version date, and submission method.

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]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Request Log

Track request number, audit area, description, owner, due date, priority, and status.

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]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Evidence Specifications

Define file formats, naming convention, population fields, screenshots, and supporting schedules.

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]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Dependencies and Open Questions

List auditor clarifications, client blockers, system access needs, and sequencing dependencies.

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]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Quality Review

Document completeness checks, reconciliations to trial balance, and reviewer acceptance criteria.

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]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Late or Revised Items

Track overdue requests, revised due dates, escalation, and superseded files.

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]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Completion Signoff

Capture controller or audit liaison confirmation that all requests are complete.

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]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Template Guide

How to Use the PBC Request List Template

When to Use This Template

Deploy this template when planning any financial statement audit requiring client-prepared documentation from management.

  • Annual or interim audits under GAAS, PCAOB, or IFRS standards
  • First-year engagements requiring comprehensive baseline documentation and system walkthroughs
  • Quarterly reviews needing specific schedules, reconciliations, and management representation support

What This Template Covers

This template produces a structured request log tracking every document and data file auditors need from client personnel.

  • Request tracking with audit area, priority, owner, and status columns
  • Evidence specifications covering file formats, naming conventions, and population completeness criteria
  • Completion signoff section capturing controller or CFO confirmation of delivery

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Teams often fail by issuing vague requests or skipping dependency mapping, causing delay cascades and rework.

  • Missing file format specs forces auditors to manually reformat Excel files
  • No sequencing dependencies noted causes staff to wait on prerequisite schedules
  • Skipping reconciliation criteria leads to trial balance tie-out failures during fieldwork

Template Structure

What the PBC Request List Template Includes

Use this accounting & audit template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Request List Overview

State engagement, period, audit phase, version date, and submission method.

2

Request Log

Track request number, audit area, description, owner, due date, priority, and status.

3

Evidence Specifications

Define file formats, naming convention, population fields, screenshots, and supporting schedules.

4

Dependencies and Open Questions

List auditor clarifications, client blockers, system access needs, and sequencing dependencies.

5

Quality Review

Document completeness checks, reconciliations to trial balance, and reviewer acceptance criteria.

6

Late or Revised Items

Track overdue requests, revised due dates, escalation, and superseded files.

7

Completion Signoff

Capture controller or audit liaison confirmation that all requests are complete.

Recommended Structure

Write a PBC request list for an audit engagement. Structure with these Markdown sections:

Request List Overview

State engagement, period, audit phase, version date, and submission method.

Request Log

Track request number, audit area, description, owner, due date, priority, and status.

Evidence Specifications

Define file formats, naming convention, population fields, screenshots, and supporting schedules.

Dependencies and Open Questions

List auditor clarifications, client blockers, system access needs, and sequencing dependencies.

Quality Review

Document completeness checks, reconciliations to trial balance, and reviewer acceptance criteria.

Late or Revised Items

Track overdue requests, revised due dates, escalation, and superseded files.

Completion Signoff

Capture controller or audit liaison confirmation that all requests are complete.

Example Filled Template

PBC Request List: Q2 Review

Request Log

ID Area Request Owner Due Status
PBC-04 Cash Bank reconciliations Treasury Jul 8 Open
PBC-09 AP Accrued expenses support Accounting Jul 10 Draft

Evidence Specifications

All schedules must tie to the June 30 trial balance.

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Template FAQ

PBC Request List Template FAQ

Common questions about downloading and generating a pbc request list template.

Using This Template

Q: What is a pbc request list template?

A: A pbc request list template is a structured document for coordinate prepared-by-client requests, ownership, due dates, status, and evidence quality.

Q: Is the pbc request list template really free?

A: Yes. The pbc request list template is completely free to download in Word (DOCX), PDF, and Markdown formats. No signup or credit card required to download.

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A: Upload a process walkthrough, training recording, or screen capture to Docsie. The AI analyzes the video and generates a complete pBC Request List using this template's structure — every required field auto-filled from the footage.

Q: Can I edit the pbc request list template after downloading?

A: Yes. The DOCX format opens in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. The Markdown format imports into Notion, Confluence, Docsie, or any markdown editor. Customize fields, add your branding, and adapt to your internal workflow.