Example of An Audit Engagement Letter
Example of An Audit Engagement Letter
(a) For the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards;4
(b) For such internal control as [management] determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the
financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and
(i) Access to all information of which the directors and management are aware that is relevant to the
preparation of the financial report such as records, documentation and other matters;
(ii) Additional information that we may request from the directors and management for the purpose of
the audit; and
(iii) Unrestricted access to persons within the entity from whom we determine it necessary to obtain
audit evidence.
As part of our audit process, we will request from [management and, where appropriate, those charged
with governance], written confirmation concerning representations made to us in connection with the
audit.
We look forward to full cooperation from your staff during our audit.
[Other relevant information]
[Insert other information, such as fee arrangements, billings and other specific terms, as appropriate.]
[Reporting]
[Insert appropriate reference to the expected form and content of the auditor's report.]
The form and content of our report may need to be amended in the light of our audit findings.
1 The addressees and references in the letter would be those that are appropriate in the circumstances of the
engagement, including the relevant jurisdiction. It is important to refer to the appropriate persons – see paragraph
A21. For an audit under the Corporations Act 2001 , the appropriate persons are the Directors.
2 Throughout this letter, references to "you,""we,""us,""management,""those charged with governance" and "auditor"
would be used or amended as appropriate in the circumstances.
3 Use terminology as appropriate in the circumstances. For an audit under the Corporations Act 2001 , the
appropriate terminology is "the Directors".
4 Or, for financial reports not prepared under the Corporations Act 2001 , “For the preparation and fair presentation of
the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.”