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Audit Working Paper Index and Cross-Reference (Word)

One index for the whole audit file with references, preparer, reviewer, evidence location and cross-references.

Free · CORAA original — SA-aligned
Updated 17 Oct 2026
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Preparer · reviewer
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WP to report
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Audit Working Paper Index and Cross-Reference — ___

Period / scope: ___ | Prepared by: ___ | Reviewed by: ___ | Date: ___

One index for the whole file: every working paper has a reference, a preparer, a reviewer and a link to the evidence and to the area it supports. A reviewer should be able to start from the index and reach any figure in the report.

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This template follows the format published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in the AASB Audit Working Paper Templates (June 2023), the authoritative reference for Indian statutory-audit documentation. Fill in your firm’s letterhead and the engagement details on the form above, click Download Word file, and you’ll get a fully formatted .docx ready to use.

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Why keep a working paper index?
So a reviewer, inspector or successor can find any figure in the report and the evidence behind it without asking the team.
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