Verifies financial data against source documents, bank statements, contracts
The Audit Trail Verifier skill provides systematic verification of financial data against source documentation during due diligence. It traces reported metrics back to bank statements, contracts, and other primary sources to validate accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Input: Reported revenue, bank statements, contracts
Process: Trace revenue to sources, reconcile differences
Output: Verification report, discrepancy list
Input: Reported cash, bank statements
Process: Compare balances, identify differences
Output: Cash reconciliation, unexplained items
Input: Customer list, revenue claims, contract files
Process: Match contracts to revenue, check terms
Output: Contract verification summary, issues found
Input: Expense reports, supporting documentation
Process: Sample and verify expenses, check approvals
Output: Expense audit results, policy compliance
| Category | Key Verification Points |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Bank deposits, contracts, invoices, recognition timing |
| Cash | Bank statements, reconciliations, restricted cash |
| Receivables | Aging, collectability, concentration |
| Payables | Vendor agreements, payment terms, accruals |
| Payroll | Employment records, compensation agreements |