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Control Narrative Template, SOX and ICFR (Word)

Write a process narrative that links each step, risk and control to the test file.

Free · CORAA original — SA-aligned
Updated 17 Oct 2026
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Control Narrative Template (SOX / ICFR) — ___

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Write one narrative for each significant process. It should let a reader follow a transaction from start to the ledger and see where each control sits. Link each control to the risk control matrix and to the test workpaper. Check the framework and rules that apply to the entity.

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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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How is a narrative different from a risk control matrix?
The narrative tells the process as a story with steps and systems. The matrix lists risks and controls in rows. Keep them consistent and cross-referenced.
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