Can spreadsheets sent as audit reposts for the government?

[inshya]

I’m confused and need clarity on whether spreadsheets can be sent as audit reports for the government. Are spreadsheets accepted, or do they require a specific format?

 

[Emly]

Yes, spreadsheets can be sent as audit reports to the government if they meet the required format, accuracy, and compliance guidelines.

 

[David Williams]

Spread sheets can be considered supporting documents, though in most cases official government audit reports are to have standardized forms, summaries and documentation to follow.

 

[daisy]

The spreadsheets are sometimes provided as supporting documents in government audits, but they are seldom taken as formal audit reports. The majority of authorities demand the reports to be written in description formats (PDF, signed statements, or XBRL), and spreadsheets are utilized only to do the calculations or provide evidence.