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Request for Verification of Receivable During Audit

This template is used by auditors to formally request confirmation of an outstanding receivable balance directly from a client's customer. It helps in obtaining independent verification of financial data during an audit.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Date and Addressee

{{date}}

{{customer_name}}

{{customer_address}}

Subject

REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF ACCOUNT BALANCE

Salutation

Dear {{customer_contact_person}},

Introduction and Purpose

Our client, {{client_company_name}}, whose accounts are under audit by us, shows a receivable from you as of {{balance_sheet_date}} amounting to {{currency}} {{amount}}. The purpose of this request is solely to confirm the accuracy of our client's records as part of our audit procedures. This is not a request for payment.

Confirmation Details

Please examine the statement below and indicate in the space provided whether it is in agreement with your records at the close of business on {{balance_sheet_date}}.

**Balance as per our client's records: {{currency}} {{amount}}**

If the balance is NOT in agreement, please state the amount you show as due to {{client_company_name}} as of {{balance_sheet_date}} and provide full details of any differences on the reverse side of this letter or in an attached schedule.

Please return this form directly to our audit firm in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope. Do not return it to {{client_company_name}}.

Customer Acknowledgment

The above balance is correct as at {{balance_sheet_date}}.

Signed: __________________________

Name (Printed): ____________________

Title: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

**OR**

The above balance is NOT correct as at {{balance_sheet_date}}.

Amount shown in our records: {{currency}} {{customer_amount}}

Details of differences (if any): {{details_of_differences}}

Signed: __________________________

Name (Printed): ____________________

Title: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

Urgency and Confidentiality

Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. This information will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for audit purposes.

Closing

Thank you for your cooperation.

Audit Firm Information

Sincerely,

{{auditor_name}}

{{audit_firm_name}}

{{audit_firm_address}}

{{audit_firm_phone}}

{{audit_firm_email}}

Signature Block

_____________________________

Signature of Auditor

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{{auditor_title}}

{{audit_firm_name}}

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