Internal Audit
AUS
Plan
External Audit Plan
A professionally drafted External Audit Plan for banks, deposit-taking institutions and finance companies, covering internal audit independence, planning and reporting. Australian edition, designed around the Australian regulatory framework (APRA, ASIC and AUSTRAC) as at the last-reviewed date shown — verify currency for your circumstances before use. Supplied as a fully editable Microsoft Word document, de-identified and ready to adapt to your organisation. Typical owner: Head of External Audit; approval: Audit and Risk Committee.
| Typical owner | Head of External Audit |
|---|---|
| Typical approval | Audit and Risk Committee |
| Length | ~5,565 words (approx. 14 pages) |
| Last reviewed | July 2026 — verify currency for your circumstances before use |
| Format | Microsoft Word (.docx), fully editable |
| Delivery | Instant download after purchase; re-download any time from your account |
| Licence | Single-organisation licence |
| Guarantee | Materially defective or misdescribed? We'll resupply, replace or refund within 30 days — see Terms |
What's inside
- Contents
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Regulatory Framework
- 5. Engagement Scope and Deliverables
- 6. External Auditor and Engagement Partner Rotation
- 7. Materiality
- 8. Audit Approach
- 9. Significant Risk Areas and Key Audit Matters
- 10. Audit Timetable
- 11. Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Services
- 12. Audit Fees
- 13. Management Responsibilities and PBC Discipline
- 14. Roles and Responsibilities
- 15. Reporting, ARC Communication and Private Sessions
- 16. Breaches of this Plan
- 17. Review of this Plan
- Appendix A: Prepared-by-Client (PBC) List — Control Template
- Policy Administration
Please note: this is a template prepared in good faith, not legal or compliance advice. Your organisation must review, tailor and approve it before use. Full disclaimer.