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Forensic Audit Report Structure (Word)

A section-by-section structure for a forensic report: scope, approach, findings, evidence index, conclusions and limits.

Free · CORAA original — SA-aligned
Updated 17 Oct 2026
Sections
Scope to sign-off
Separates
Findings and advice
Includes
Evidence index
Format
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Forensic Audit Report Structure — ___

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A structure for a forensic audit report so that a reader, a regulator or a court can follow what was done and what the evidence shows. State facts and their source. Avoid unsupported conclusions about intent or guilt, which are for the court.

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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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Common questions

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Should a forensic report state who is guilty?
No. It states facts and what the evidence shows. Conclusions about intent or guilt are for the court.
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