Pastel Accounting Zambia

23/09/2026

30/01/2026

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29/01/2026

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29/01/2026

Proven best practices to follow before an accounting audit # Day 3 (Follow for more Practices and catch up on the ones you missed)

6. Verify VAT / TAX Compliance 💰
• VAT returns match accounting records
• VAT control accounts reconcile
• Correct tax codes used
• Withholding tax posted correctly
• Payroll taxes reconciled
Tax discrepancies attract penalties and audit delays
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7. Confirm Debtors & Creditors 📬
• Prepare aged receivables & payables
• Follow up on long-outstanding balances
• Prepare debtor & creditor confirmations
• Write off bad debts (with approval)
Auditors focus heavily on these balances

8. Inventory Count & Valuation 🏷️
• Perform physical stock count
• Investigate variances
• Ensure correct valuation method (FIFO / Weighted Average)
• Write off obsolete or damaged stock
Inventory errors are common audit findings