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ACL delivers technology solutions that are transforming audit and risk management. Through a combination of software and expert content, ACL enables powerful internal controls that identify and mitigate risk, protect profits, and accelerate performance.
Their integrated software solution standardises and streamlines key functions allowing organisations to increase team productivity and efficiency by as much as 50%, materially increasing the value that is brought to the organisation. ACL is the only software provider to seamlessly integrate the industry’s standard data analytics capabilities into a comprehensive risk assessment, audit management, workpapers, issue tracking and remediation workflow with powerful visualisation and dashboarding. Enhanced quality and coverage reduces the time spent on low-value tasks and frees up time to concentrate on the highest-risk areas with modern software that is designed for the way you work.
5 reasons to love Software as a Service
Cut deployment time from months to days
Our “convention over customization” approach means you can use ACL software right out of the box (if there was a box). Slash overhead costs and speed up the time to value.
Say adios to upgrades
Cloud-based delivery means you’ll never be stuck with old versions. We constantly enhance our software, so you don’t have to wait out a long release cycle or bug Joe in IT to install new features. If you’re using ACL GRC, you’ve got the latest, most robust version available.
Implementation just got a whole lot easier
Eliminate scary upfront spending. With ACL’s SaaS solution, implementation effort, time and cost is a whole lot less than legacy, on-premise alternatives.
Give IT a little space
Sure, they’re smart people, but it’s time to assert your independence. SaaS delivery eliminates the need for new hardware, software, and IT support for initial implementation or ongoing maintenance, so you can self-manage and save in-house service costs. Leave the complex management and maintenance to ACL.
Take it on the road
Access ACL SaaS solutions anytime, anywhere. Work on a PC, smartphone, tablet—or the golf course. Our lips are sealed. Building a beautiful customer experience is our top priority.
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Travel & Entertainment Expense Compliance
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The Product Pulse is ACL’s regular blog series on product & ecosystem updates. In this Edition: Get yourself texted for anomalies, legendary** Storyboards, and using Results Manager to manage attribute sampling. Introducing the Textual Analytics Toolkit: A Benford’s Law for […]
Toyota (GB) PLC Selects ACL GRC
Efficiency & Enhanced Collaboration READING, ENGLAND — August 11, 2015 — ACL, the company that is transforming audit and risk, today announced that Toyota (GB) PLC, which is responsible for all sales, marketing, after sales and customer relations for […]
Should technology become the norm for internal audit departments
The role of the traditional internal audit department is evolving Over the years there have been a number of formal studies done across the globe that highlight how the role of the traditional internal audit department is evolving. It is […]
ACL Summer 2016 Product Release
Latest Updates Include New Content for Expanded GRC Use Cases, Improved Mass Data Upload, and “One-Click” Data Profiling VANCOUVER – July 6, 2016 – ACL, a software provider helping governments and the world’s public and private companies stamp out fraud, […]
6 reasons to quit monkeying around with survey tools
Are you an ACL customer who’s looking for a great survey tool? Look no further—you already have one! Here are six reasons to stop monkeying around and start taking advantage of ACL’s powerful survey capabilities. 1. The ACL Results Manager […]
“Fight fire with fire”
A technology-driven response to fraud KPMG’s recent report, Global Profiles of the Fraudster, raises a number of important issues about the current state of fraud prevention and detection in corporations. One of the major recommendations of the report is to […]
Do you want every day to be Independence Day?
Why Internal Auditors want every day to be Independence Day Auditor independence refers to the independence of the auditor from parties that may have a financial interest in the business being audited. In the case of Internal Auditors, they work […]
6 reasons spreadsheets fail for GRC
Although commonly used as a GRC tool, spreadsheets use can garner significant risks (and costs) if not properly monitored and controlled. In a recent blog post by Michael Rasmussen of The GRC Pundit, he looks at real life examples of […]
Better ways to manage supply chain risks
It is no surprise that supply chain risks are often ranked among the highest risks that many organizations face. In some industries, such as manufacturing, the complex web of third-party entities involved in providing components, sub-components and services can seem […]
4 key takeaways from GRC LeaderCon New York
How do the three lines of defence break down silos and work together to deliver maximum value to the business? On June 9 ACL invited audit, risk and compliance professionals to join together in a one day event in New […]
Benchmark your audit team against your peers
How do you compare to your audit peers in salary, department budget, audit findings and remediation time? We’ve created an anonymous survey using ACL Results Manager so you can find out! Take a couple of minutes to answer some questions […]
4 reasons why the right technology partner makes the difference
Selecting the right technology partner to implement and oversee your continuous monitoring program can be a challenging and time-consuming task. It’s difficult trusting an outsider that get’s insight into exactly what makes your organisation tick and where your problems lie. […]
Leadership is still the missing ingredient
For the past decade, PwC’s annual State of the Internal Audit Profession study has proved to be a reliable barometer of the status of issues impacting auditors globally. This year’s study contains a strong theme around the importance of executive […]
Big scandal, big data, big opportunity
The biggest data leak in corporate history has underscored the value of big data analysis in detecting fraud, reducing compliance costs & reputational risk. The full ramifications of the Panama Papers scandal are only beginning to unfold. The UK’s Financial […]
How do you know when cloud is fake-cloud?
Cloud software is a hot commodity these days—and for good reason. It can be lean, agile, secure, cost-effective, and offers continuous upgrades, while supporting mobile devices with real-time data. Here at ACL, we’ve noticed that many software vendors are seeing […]
5 Benefits of a Continuous Monitoring Program
Continuous monitoring technology to improve day-to-day productivity is a practice no longer limited to just audit and compliance professionals. Continuous monitoring is gaining serious traction across the entire organisation to protect revenue, drive performance and detect fraud. Watch the online […]
And you thought BIG DATA was the problem
Big data according to Merriam-Webster is defined as, “an accumulation of data that is too large and complex for processing by traditional database management tools.” Big data has been giving us headaches for years. I would even go as far […]
ACL Launches GRC LeaderCon Conference Series
VANCOUVER – May 18, 2016 – ACL, a software provider helping governments and the world’s largest public and private companies stamp out fraud, operational waste and unethical business, recently announced its upcoming series of one-day conferences for audit, risk management […]
4 Attributes of a Modern Day Internal Audit Hero
PwC’s recent “2016 State of the Internal Audit Profession Study” provides a mix of insights—some new, some old. It’s definitely worth a read. Some findings are pretty much the same as in previous year—internal audit still needs to be more […]
A Free Download Replaces the Need for Expensive Excel-Based Audit Solutions
ACL Tool Eases Audit, Risk, and Control Processes for Professionals Working in Excel® VANCOUVER, June 19, 2014 – ACL, the company that is transforming audit and risk, today announced the release of ACL™ Add-In for Excel® available at no cost […]
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Governance, risk and compliance activities are part of daily life in every organisation. Whether there is a formal commitment to GRC initiatives or simply a desire to drive organisational performance though better management of departmental risk, control and compliance objectives. […]
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How to monitor what happens in less time
Smart Internal Auditors know how to monitor what matters All organisations produce a large amount of data on a daily basis. Whilst this data contains insightful and useful information, many organisations don’t know where to even begin when it comes […]