CORAA

Risk Register Template (Word)

A risk register with likelihood, impact, scores, existing controls, residual risk, owner and status.

Free · CORAA original — SA-aligned
Updated 17 Oct 2026
Score
Likelihood × impact
Shows
Inherent and residual
Review
At least quarterly
Format
Editable Word
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Risk Register — ___

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Score likelihood and impact from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Risk score = likelihood × impact. Record the existing controls, then the residual score after those controls. Review at least every quarter and whenever the business changes. Use your organisation's own scale definitions.

Scale guide (replace with your own definitions)

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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

FAQs.

What is the difference between inherent and residual risk?
Inherent risk is the risk before controls. Residual risk is what remains after the controls you have in place.
How often should a risk register be reviewed?
At least every quarter, and whenever the business, systems or environment change in a way that affects risk.
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