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How to use the Accounting & Audit Router agent skill
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
The accounting-audit-system-builder skill is a router for bookkeeping and audit work. You describe what you need in plain words, such as setting up books or preparing for the auditor, and it works out which stage of the accounting cycle you are in and points the agent to one of 16 related module skills. After this guide you will know how to install it, how to phrase a request so it triggers, and what the skill does and does not do.
Accounting & Audit Routersickn33/agentic-awesome-skills · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Get the skill ZIP from this page and unzip it on your computer.
- 2Place the folder. Move the unzipped folder into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, or into .claude/skills/ inside a project folder.
- 3Check the module skills. Confirm that the module skills the router points to are also installed, since the router does not bundle them.
- 4Describe your situation. Write a plain request such as 'Help us prepare for the auditor', naming the task rather than the software.
- 5Answer the missing questions. Reply to the one-at-a-time questions. Say you do not know if that is the case, and the skill will carry on.
- 6Pick a module. Choose one of the two or three recommended modules, and the agent continues under that module's instructions.
What does the skill make the agent do?
The skill acts as a traffic director. It reads your request, places it on the accounting cycle (software selection, recording purchases or sales, month-end closing, audit preparation and so on), and asks only the questions it still needs. It then recommends a small set of the module skills and waits for you to choose.
It does not build the books itself. Once you pick a module, the agent follows that module's own instructions. The source describes the outputs of those modules, such as CSV, SQL DDL, JSON Schema and Notion templates, but this router itself emits only a short list of module names and paths.
How do you install the skill?
Download the ZIP from the skill's page on this directory and unzip it. Put the resulting folder in one of these locations: ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use across projects, or .claude/skills/ inside a specific project folder.
In the Claude apps you can instead upload the skill under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
The skill's files are SKILL.md and references/catalog.md. The router points to module skills by a relative path (../<slug>/SKILL.md), so the module skills it recommends need to be installed alongside it. The skill notes that it does not bundle their implementations, so check that the modules you pick are present before you rely on them.
How do you trigger the skill with a natural request?
You do not need a special command. Describe the situation in ordinary language. The skill matches on the stage you are at, so mention the task (for example invoices, purchases, petty cash, payroll, stock count or the auditor) rather than a software name.
If you already know the exact book or report you want, the source says to skip the router and go straight to that module skill, because the router adds an extra step.
- "Set up our accounting system"
- "We need books of accounts for the business"
- "Help us prepare for the auditor"
- "Our accountant asks for things every month and we assemble them manually"
- "Turn our tally process into a proper system"
What happens during a typical session?
The skill first identifies the stage. It asks questions one at a time, skipping anything you have already answered, and stops as soon as the remaining answers would not change the output. If you do not know an answer, it records it as unknown and carries on.
It then recommends two or three modules, with one line of reason each, and asks which to start. For a build request it continues under the chosen module without repeating questions you have already answered.
- Business: what it does, trading or service, approximate monthly transaction count
- Systems: current accounting software, any spreadsheets, who makes the entries
- Compliance: registered taxes, VAT or GST, TDS and payroll obligations
- Position: anything outstanding or unreconciled
- Outcome: ongoing books, a month-end pack or an audit file
Which stages and modules can it route to?
The source lists 16 modules, one per stage of the cycle. Examples include Accounting Software Selection, Sales Accounting, Purchase Accounting, Receipt Accounting, Payment Accounting, Petty Cash Management, Day Book, TDS Booking & Payment, Inventory / Stock Reconciliation, Monthly Closing & Statements and Audit Preparation.
The full index is in references/catalog.md, which the skill only loads when you ask what is available. The source suggests a Starter set of seven modules for most small businesses, with Growth and Scale sets for larger needs.
What are the safety notes?
According to the skill's metadata, it does not run scripts and does not use the network. It lists no required tools or packages.
The skill is a routing and questioning aid. It gives no legal or tax guidance. The source says VAT, TDS and audit decisions depend on your records and on review by a qualified accountant or auditor, and that the audit itself is done by a qualified auditor, not by this pack. Treat the output as a starting point, not as professional advice.
What people use it for
- A small business owner setting up bookkeeping for the first time gets a short starting set of modules instead of a full list.
- A finance team member preparing month-end files asks for the closing module without working through the whole catalogue.
- An accountant who wants a shortlist of workflows for a client's sales, purchases and petty cash.
- A team that assembles auditor requests by hand asks for help turning that process into a repeatable audit file setup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the accounting-audit-system-builder skill free?
The skill is listed under the MIT licence, as stated on this page. The source does not mention pricing for the skill or for any related software, so check the licence file in the download for terms.
What do I need to run this skill?
The source lists no required tools or packages, runs no scripts and uses no network access. You do need an agent environment that supports skills, and the module skills it recommends should be installed alongside it.
Where do I install the skill in Claude?
Unzip the download into ~/.claude/skills/ or a project's .claude/skills/ folder. In the Claude apps you can also upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
Does this skill give tax or VAT advice?
No. The source says the skill gives no legal or tax guidance, and that the modules are only as reliable as your records and your accountant's review. Use it for organising workflows, not as a substitute for professional advice.
When should I skip the router and use a module directly?
If you already know which specific book or report you need, go straight to that module skill. The router adds an extra step in that case.
How is this different from a bookkeeping app?
The router does not keep your books. It identifies the stage of the accounting cycle you are at and recommends module skills. The source says it never builds anything itself, so it is a guide to the workflow, not accounting software.
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Our verdict
This skill suits small business owners setting up bookkeeping for the first time, finance staff who need the right month-end or audit module quickly, and accountants who want a shortlist of workflows. Skip it if you already know which book or report you need, and do not rely on it for tax, VAT, TDS or audit advice.
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