What it is
An audit committee with a year-round plan avoids both missed topics and overloaded agendas. A calendar that shows each topic against each meeting makes the plan visible.
The workbook lists common audit committee topics from the auditor’s plan and required communications to internal control, fraud, compliance and self-evaluation. Enter up to six meeting dates and mark an X where a topic belongs. Topics with no meeting are flagged and the count per meeting is shown.
When to use it
- Setting the committee’s annual plan.
- Before each meeting, to build the agenda.
- Mapping the charter to the calendar.
What’s inside
- 23 starting topics with responsible person and charter reference
- Six meeting columns marked with X
- Not scheduled flags and counts per meeting
- Check for marks under a meeting with no date
Standard cited
This template follows AU-C 260 / Governance. It is written in our own words, except for phrases the standard requires the document to contain, with [bracketed placeholders] for client details, amounts in USD and dates as MM/DD/YYYY. Check it against the current standard and your firm’s methodology before use. See AU-C 260 explained.
Questions
Can I change the topics?
Yes. Overwrite or add topics to match your charter.
Where do auditor communications go?
AU-C 260 lists matters the auditor communicates to those charged with governance. Schedule the plan communication early and the results communication near completion.
How many meetings?
Up to six. Leave unused columns blank.
Related templates
- Audit Committee Charter
- Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes Template
- Communication With Those Charged With Governance (AU-C 260)
- Required Communications with Those Charged with Governance (AU-C 260)
Last updated 11/05/2026. All free templates.