Spreadsheets: An inappropriate tool for audit and assurance professionals

According to Forbes, Microsoft’s Excel Might Be The Most Dangerous Software On The Planet. At last!  I no longer feel so all alone. Truth be told, I’m not alone and lots of others have been saying the same thing about spreadsheets for years – I say spreadsheets because I d
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Technology as a Capacity Multiplier

One of the things I like the most about the audit profession is its never-ending desire to share audit approaches, techniques, tips and knowledge.  Organizations like ISACA, ACUA, AHIA, ALGA and The IIA are excellent examples of what I’m talking about.  There is such a strong willingn
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Continuous auditing and continuous risk assessment: the need for dynamic thinking

Richard Chambers, President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors recently blogged “There is no question that technology is making continuous auditing a powerful tool for both internal auditors and managers, alike. However, despite the growing popularity of continuous auditing
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ACL Reiterates TeamMate Replacement Offer at IIA GRC Conference

Audit Management My Way eliminates the risks associated with taking advantage of new technology PALM BEACH, FL, August 21, 2012 - ACL Services Ltd. today announced the expansion of Audit Management My Way at The Institute of Internal Auditors’ 2012 Governance, Risk and Control Confere
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Excerpt from “Internal Auditor” August Issue: The Human Side of Analytics

An excerpt from the current issue of Internal Auditor by ACL’s John Verver. “Surveys of the internal audit profession repeatedly have ranked increased use of technology — specifically that for audit analytics, continuous auditing, continuous monitoring, and fraud detection
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ACL Services’ Peter Millar Recognized by The Institute of Internal Auditors as Part of 2012 Ted Keys Awards

Magazine article acknowledged for outstanding contributions in advancing the audit profession VANCOUVER, BC, August 9, 2012 – ACL Services Ltd. today announced that Peter Millar, Director of Technology Application, was recognized by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) for h
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ACL to Woo TeamMate Audit Management Customers with Replacement Offer

TeamMate customers will receive one-year subscription to cloud-based ACL Workpapers BOSTON, July 10, 2012 – ACL Services Ltd., the leading provider of technology for audit and compliance professionals, today announced at The Institute of Internal Auditors 2012 International Conf
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New Data Analysis Guidance from The IIA Helps Audit Departments Address Current Skills and Methodology Gaps

Global Technology Audit Guide (GTAG) on How to Build an Effective Data Analysis Strategy Now Available Vancouver, September 27, 2011 – The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) has released the first ever Global Technology Audit Guide (GTAG) on data analysis technologies. As
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BusinessFinance Excerpt: Auditors Don’t Just do Audits

Lately, there has been a significant resurgence in the topic of Continuous Auditing and Continuous Monitoring (CA/CM) in operational and financial circles. The main focus of this talk has been with a view toward leveraging these approaches and technologies to better manage business ri
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ACL Services Tops Audit Software Survey

AuditNet survey confirms ACL is the preferred technology of internal audit VANCOUVER – April 21, 2011 — ACL Services Ltd., the leading provider of business assurance technology for audit and compliance professionals, was found to be the solution of choice among internal auditors who u
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