Audit Ally was conceptualized and built in-house by Armanino’s product and innovation division, led by David Garcia, Vice President of Product. Designed to resolve the many headaches that arise during the traditional SOC audit process, Audit Ally blends Armanino’s distinct capabilities in software development and cyber compliance. From data collection under a centralized dashboard to audit process transparency, Audit Ally will make sourcing disparate data sets, tracking down specific compliance data, and slow reporting a thing of the past. Further, because Audit Ally is a tool designed to seamlessly integrate into Armanino’s SOC examination process, it removes the reliance on third-party applications, which often results in inefficiency and difficulties in integration or outright rejection from auditors.
“Armanino prides itself on not just looking around the curve and anticipating the future but building it, and Audit Ally is a prime example of how we innovate,” says Matt Armanino, CEO of Armanino. “By pairing our software development talent with our assurance expertise, we’re able to develop proprietary tools that we believe will be a game-changer for SOC compliance auditing, helping clients save time while allowing auditors to produce high-quality reports.”
In today’s digital, data-heavy world where information security is more important than ever, SOC compliance serves as a cornerstone of trust for companies that handle private data. SOC technology, until now, has been developed by experts in software engineering and often lacked the fundamental understanding of the highly technical examination process, creating friction for companies required to achieve SOC compliance. Now, with Audit Ally, clients will have access to a built-in tool to complement existing SOC engagements with Armanino that will support the following:
Simplified, Automated Data Collection: Audit Ally’s workflow automation will
streamline tasks like control monitoring, and audit reporting, eliminating manual
processes, allowing businesses to focus on their core priorities.
Centralized, Transparent Dashboard: Clients will be able to access a central hub for their company’s security and compliance data, have access to real-time data security statuses, engage in two-way communication for on-the-spot issue resolution, and centralize their documentation.
Full-Cycle Support: Audit Ally improves the SOC readiness process, adding clarity to a traditionally confusing process, and allows for Type 1 and Type 2 examinations to be completed faster and with less operational disruption in future audits as well.
Audit Ally ensures a seamless blend of advanced technology and expertise for SOC
compliance that allows clients to deliver the assurance your customers and key stakeholders demand and deserve.