Annual Audit Format Form PDF Details

This structured audit report is used by NJ PTA and PTSA boards to document their annual financial review for a completed fiscal year. A full audit covers all income, expenses, outstanding checks, deposits, and balance on hand.

What This Format Covers

The audit committee or independent auditor works through each section of the format, recording the organization's Employee Identification Number (EIN), the audit period, and a detailed breakdown of all financial activity. The auditor notes any discrepancies and records them in the comments section. After the review, the board presents the completed audit report to the general membership for adoption and required action.

This process ensures accountability, transparency, and compliance with NJ PTA standards and applicable requirements. Organizations whose annual receipts exceed IRS thresholds must file additional forms based on the audit results. See the related Audit Financial Review Form for a related financial document.

Review Checklist and Best Practices

An independent review separate from the treasurer is a core requirement of PTA financial oversight. The auditor should verify each line of income and expenses against actual records and bank statements. Using this standardized format reduces errors and ensures all required information is captured for future reporting. For additional audit documentation, see the Annual Report Form.

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Form NameAnnual Audit Format Form
Form Length3 pages
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Avg. time to fill out45 sec
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New Jersey PTA

Fiscal Year 2013 – 2014 Local PTA Audit Report

An audit for ________________________________________________ PTA/PTSA, on

record with EIN, ___________________was completed on __________ by (Auditor or

committee) ______________________. The audit was presented to the

________________________________ PTA/PTSA board on ________________and

adopted by the general membership on ___________________. The audit period was

from ________________to ________________. The date of the last audit was

___________________. A form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990 (circle one) was filed as a result

of total receipts for the reporting year.

 

Signed: ___________________________

Signed: _________________________

President

Treasurer

Email: ____________________________

Email: ____________________________

AUDITOR or AUDIT COMMITTEE:

The records of the treasurer of _______________________ PTA/PTSA are correct.

The records of the treasurer of ________________________PTA/PTSA were found to be

inadequate to complete the audit after attempting to locate missing records. Please see attached comments.

Auditor:

Audit Committee:

Signed:

Signed:

_______________________________

_______________________________

 

Audit Committee Chair

Printed Name: _________________________

Signed:

Organization: _________________________

 

Address:

_______________________________

_____________________________

Audit Committee Member

_____________________________________

 

Phone number:

Signed:

________________________

 

 

_______________________________

 

Audit Committee Member

Audit Report for: _____________________ EIN: ___________________

Per Member Dues for________(year) ______________(amount)

The following audit information is submitted to the New Jersey PTA as the annual audit of this association.

1.

Beginning Balance

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Receipts

 

Total of all receipts and credits.

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Add line 1 and line 2:

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Expenses

 

Total of all checks written and debits

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Subtract line 4 from line 3 for “BALANCE ON HAND”

$

 

 

(Should match check register)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTSTANDING CHECKS AND DEPOSITS:

 

 

 

6.

Balance on Last Bank Statement:

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Checks:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check #

 

Payable to:

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL OUSTANDING CHECKS:

$

 

 

7.

Subtract total for Outstanding Checks from Line 6.

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Deposits

 

 

 

 

Source of Deposit

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEPOSITS:

$

 

 

8.

Add total Outstanding Deposits to Line 7.

 

 

$

 

 

 

9.

Enter amount in line 8 to verify “BALANCE ON HAND”

$

 

Should match check register and amount in Line 5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auditor or Audit Committee Comments:

The auditor or audit committee may include any comments, recommendations or concerns in this section or attach separately to the audit report for consideration by the incoming treasurer and/or local PTA board.

Instructions for Completing the Local PTA Audit Report

This format is not intended for electronic fill-in. If you prefer to fill in the report from your computer, download the electronic version from the FINANCE section at www.njpta.org.

Cover Sheet Instructions:

The cover sheet is required. Fill in all information above the line.

1.Enter the name of your local unit, include PTA or PTSA or SEPTA.

2.Enter your Employee Identification Number (EIN)

3.Enter the date of the audit and who performed the audit. Enter only the auditor name or if an auditing committee was used, simply insert ‘auditing committee’.

4.Enter the name of your local PTA, the date presented to the PTA board and the date adopted by the general membership. The audit MUST be adopted by your membership at a general meeting.

5.Enter the beginning and end date of your audit period.

6.Enter the date of the last audit.

7.Enter the President’s contact information

8.If you used an AUDITOR, enter their printed name, organization/company, address and phone number. The auditor will sign the final report. If you used an audit committee, have the committee members sign the final report.

9.Have the auditor or auditing committee chairman check the appropriate box to state the audit is correct or that the records are inadequate to complete an audit after every attempt to account for missing records. If the records are inadequate, the auditor or auditing committee must include in the comments a list of what is missing and recommendations on how to prepare for the next audit.

10.Make sure you have all signatures. Send the report to:

New Jersey PTA

Attention: Audits

8 Quakerbridge Plaza, Suite F

Mercerville, NJ 08619

Report Instructions:

Provide the amount for each line. If the number of outstanding checks exceeds the space available, annotate in the last space for checks, ‘continued on a separate piece of page’, however make sure the total in last line is the total for all checks. If the number of outstanding deposits is greater than the number of space, do the same as for outstanding checks. Attach any separate sheets.

Line 9 should be the same as line 5.

Comments Instructions:

If the auditor or audit committee has recommendations, concerns or comments, please type in this space.

Questions? Email: treasurer@njpta.org or if email is unavailable, call 609-587-0100 for further assistance.

How to Edit Annual Audit Format Form Online for Free

To complete this audit form using our online PDF editor, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Enter Organization Details

Open the form and fill in the PTA or PTSA name, county, school district, and Employee Identification Number (EIN). Enter the fiscal year dates and add the full names of the audit committee members or independent reviewer conducting the process.

Step 2: Record Financial Transactions

Enter the beginning balance, total receipts received, and total expenses paid during the fiscal year. Compare each figure against the treasurer's records and bank statements. Note all outstanding checks and any deposits not yet cleared as of the year-end date.

Step 3: Complete the Process and Finalize

The auditor examines all supporting documents and verifies the ending balance on hand. Record any findings or comments in the designated section. The completed annual audit report must then be presented to the board and adopted at the next general membership meeting to satisfy PTA reporting standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should perform the annual audit?

An independent auditor or audit committee separate from the treasurer should complete this process to ensure an unbiased and accurate annual audit report.

What guidelines govern PTA audits?

Most state PTA organizations follow National PTA guidelines requiring annual audits and compliance with applicable requirements and IRS reporting rules. Local districts may have additional standards.

Where can I find related audit forms?

For additional audit documentation, see the Audit Financial Review Form or the EM Audit Form for other audit needs.