Working paper organisation

Restructure lead schedules, folder trees, and referencing so reviewers can locate support without hunting through email threads.

FormatShort advisory engagement
Typical duration1–3 weeks
DeliveryRemote with optional on-site session in Hong Kong
Fee basisDay-rate or fixed fee for a defined file set

Overview

When an evidence folder has grown by accretion — duplicated PDFs, inconsistent file names, and lead schedules that no longer match the trial balance — reviewers lose hours finding the right support. This engagement rebuilds the structure without rewriting the underlying accounting.

Included

  • Inventory of existing working papers and shared drives
  • Proposed folder tree and naming rules aligned to your firm’s methodology
  • Mapping of lead schedules to source documents
  • Relocation and relabelling of agreed files
  • One training walkthrough for the client finance contact or junior auditors

Not included

Full evidence collection from third parties, bank confirmation logistics, or drafting of new reconciliations.

Fee and next step

Priced by day rate or as a fixed fee once we see the size of the current file. Start with a scoping request.

Ready to scope this engagement?

Share the reporting date and current state of the working papers. We will propose a fee and timeline.

Request a scoping call