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things to look for when choosing a SOX or internal

controls solution

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As you evaluate so�ware solutions to improve your SOX and internal controls process, make sure the one you choose

fulfills these 12 requirements.

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The proper environmentCloud-based | Singular | Secure

A cloud-based, singular solution means IT doesn't have to get

involved, and you and your team can get up and running quickly. Say hasta la vista to long GRC implementation.

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The flexibility to fit your process

Your SOX solution should conform to your process—not the other way around.

Improve data processes to reduce manual tasks, so you can spend time on special projects and achieving business objectives.

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Section 2

Section 3

Real-time collaboration

Work on the same document at the same time with your team,

process and control owners, and auditors. Checking documents in

and out of a shared network is so 1999.

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Role-based permissions

Whether it's for process owners, external audit, or someone who just

doesn't know when to stop, make sure you can lock it down. Use

permissions to control access to projects, documents, or sections for

editing, commenting, and review.

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Automated certifications from anywhere

Don't waste time constantly babysitting email and voicemail. You

need triggered reminders, real-time status trackers, and the ability to

sign a certification securely from anywhere.

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Comprehensive evidence collection process

Say good-bye to evidence request emails filling up your inbox.

Request and assign tasks to team members to attach evidence in one

central environment.

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A central repository for testing and evidence management

Quit fumbling through shared drives. Attach and link evidence

directly to testing documents in your SOX solution.

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Attachments

PDFExhibit 1Exhibit 1.pdf

XLSX C.AP.07-WP.01

PDF Exhibit 2

Melissa Roberts on Feb, 19

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Integrated markup solution for reviewers

View and mark up evidence in a single, secure platform—ensuring clear

and concise annotations, with a complete audit trail. Easily export

evidence to a .zip file to share with your external auditors for review.

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Melissa Roberts Sept 17, 3:55 AMv

Patrick McNeil Sept 17, 10:23 AM

Julie Spencer Sept 15, 2:45 PM

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Automatic updates to your reports and dashboards

Forget find and replace. Link numbers and text across documents, workbooks,

and presentations, so when last-minute changes are made, the data is reflected

everywhere—instantly. Never report an out-of-date number again.

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$ 9,020$ 2,701

$ 6,332$ 7,280 $

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Always up-to-date dashboards

Your SOX solution should be able to do it all. Make it your central

repository for displaying the deficiency log, test of controls document,

audit committee report, and test matrix—all in real time.

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A quick, hassle-free implementation

Don't spend an arm and a leg on legacy so�ware systems that can

take ages to implement, months of user training, and requires yearly

upgrades. Be up and running in weeks with a familiar interface.

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The best customer service on the planet

You deserve amazing customer support, like a one-to-one Customer

Success Manager you can call with any questions—day or night. Choose

a vendor that offers you the latest best practices, continuous industry

resources, and ongoing training and events.

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