Day 1: Access the Member Portal
Login to the GAPTC member portal HERE and explore all the resources you’ll need to prepare for your council’s 2025 audit. Everything starts here!

Day 2: View the Recorded Info Session
Watch the recorded information session HERE to understand how GAPTC’s Internal Audit Service works and what to expect. Start your prep with confidence!

Day 3: Schedule Drop-Ins for 2025
Add GAPTC’s free drop-in sessions to your 2025 calendar. These casual sessions with experienced auditors are a great way to get advice. The calendar can be viewed HERE

Day 4: Add Internal Auditor Appointment to Agenda
Make sure appointing GAPTC as your council’s internal auditor is on the agenda for your next meeting. It’s a key step to getting audit-ready!

Day 5: Download the Checklist
Download GAPTC’s audit checklist HERE to track your progress and keep your documents in order.

Day 6: Organise Key Documents
Gather your documents and identify the ones already ready. You’ll be surprised how much you have in place!

Day 7: Make a Task List
Create a list of tasks still to be completed and schedule them into your council’s 2025 diary.

Day 8: Upload Key Documents Online
Upload ready-to-view policies and minutes to your council website, while keeping track of outstanding items.

Day 9: Book Audit Training
Check out the Parkinson Partnership’s training calendar HERE and book courses like Internal Controls or Finance for Councillors to enhance your knowledge.

Day 10: Explore Additional Resources
Visit the Scribe Year-End Toolkit HERE for extra resources to streamline your audit preparation.

Day 11: Review Your Progress
Take a moment to review your progress and check off the steps you’ve completed. Preparation now ensures a smooth audit later!

Day 12: Drop Into a Session and Celebrate
Join a drop-in session with our auditors, share a festive mug of hot chocolate, and celebrate your audit readiness for 2025. You’ve done it!