Directory of software products for internal auditors

Internal Auditor, August, 2005

AUDIT MANAGEMENT

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Aline[TM]. A uniquely affordable yet effective SOX 404 Solution. Far more intuitive and powerful than its competitors, Web-based Aline requires no installation or IT support, with unparalleled reporting flexibility and powerful analytics, delivered instantly in formatted Excel and Word. Also integrates with Audit Leverage management software. Contact: E-mail: info@aline4sox.com.

AppScan[TM], Watchfire's product suite of automated application security-testing tools designed for development, QA and audit organizations, protects the business security infrastructure for the rapid deployment of secure Web applications. Watchfire's security solutions provide 24/7 real-time application protection and ensure quality, compliance, and security of all your Web applications. Watchfire. Phone: 1-781-810-1450; Web site: www.watchfire.com.

Audit Leverage Software. Audit Leverage automates your entire internal audit process: 1) SOX: Integrated with Aline software (see listing). 2) Planning: Risk Assessment, Budgeting. 3) Project Management: Timekeeping, Scheduling, Audit Histories. 4) Fieldwork: Workpapers, Audit Programs, Review Notes. 5) Reporting and Follow-up: Audit Report Generation, Tracking of Recommendations, Action Plans. Contact: Phone: 1-215-713-0378; e-mail: info@AuditLeverage.com.

AutoAudit[R]. AutoAudit software takes the paperwork out of work papers. It's a fully integrated audit automation system. It allows audit departments to complete their work in a single database. With modules for risk assessment, planning, scheduling, work papers, reporting, issue tracking, and administration, it's the most complete way to manage an audit department. Phone: U.S. 1-888-288-0283; Web site: www.paisleyconsulting.com.

Certus Governance Suite[TM] is an enterprise software platform for sustainable compliance, audit servicing, and risk management. For Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, Certus supports multiple control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT) and methodologies, including those from the Big Four. Beyond Sarbanes-Oxley, leading global companies use Certus to achieve compliance through transparency and accuracy of internal controls. Contact: Phone: 1-408-380-9800; Web site: www.certus.com.

Galileo--D'Arcangelo Software Services. Galileo is a comprehensive, Web-enabled, audit management and documentation system. It maximizes productivity when planning, scheduling, and tracking audits. Includes budgets and timesheets. Streamlines workpaper preparation and review, report issuance and issue tracking. Provides a portal for the audit committee to monitor emerging issues. Galileo can be tailored to your organization. U.S. Phone: 1-877-839-8222; Web site: www.darcangelosoftwareservices.com.

KnowledgeLeader is a subscription-based Web site that provides tools, templates, and resources to help you save time, stay up-to-date, and manage business risk. The sample work programs, policies and procedures, and performance tools for internal audit and IT audit are updated weekly. Visit www.knowledgeleader.com for a free 30-day trial. Phone: U.S. 1-866-808-4521; Web site: www.knowledgeleader.com.

Optial is a flexible platform supporting business compliance and risk management activities, including audit management, operational risk, and Sarbanes-Oxley. Using scalable Internet technologies, a customizable framework, and a range of deployment options, Optial offers a clear solution for effective business assurance across organizations on a global scale. Contact: E-mail:request@optial.com; Website: www.optial.com.

The Paisley Solution is an integrated solution for compliance, internal audit and operational risk. It eliminates silos; creates a common universe for risk and control evaluations; provides a single, central repository for all risk and control data; creates synergies by eliminating redundant efforts; and provides consistent, reliable evaluations of an organization's health. Phone: U.S. 1-888-288-0283; Web site: www.paisleyconsulting.com.

Pentana is a specialist developer of audit automation software. Among its products is the Pentana Audit Work System (PAWS), designed to manage all aspects of an audit, including Sarbanes-Oxley and Enterprise risk management. Other products include the popular Retain resource planning and time recording and Pentana Checker for Information Security. PENTANA INC, 113 Molesey Hurst, Williamsburg, VA 23188, USA. Phone: U.S. 1-800-757-0098 (Toll free); e-mail: info@pentana.com; Web site: www.pentana.com.