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SOX 302 Sub-Certification Checklist (Word)

Collect written confirmations from process and unit heads before the CEO and CFO certify.

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Updated 17 Oct 2026
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SOX 302 Sub-Certification Checklist — ___

Scope / period: ___ | Prepared by: ___ | Reviewed by: ___ | Date: ___

Each process or unit head confirms in writing, before the CEO and CFO sign their certifications, that they have read the financial reporting for their area and disclosed what they know. Check the current SEC rules and the company's own certification procedure for the exact wording the officers must give; this form does not restate it.

Sub-certifier sign-off

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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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What is a SOX 302 sub-certification?
A written confirmation from a process or unit head that supports the CEO and CFO certification. Check the current SEC rules and the company's procedure for the exact content.
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