Audit software streamlines and simplifies the process of analyzing data, thereby helping analysts use their time more effectively. This audit software enables less experienced users to be more productive without enduring steep learning curves. These objectives are accomplished by:

• Reducing the time required to develop the audit software commands needed to analyze data,
• Flattening the learning curve for developing effective SQL to query databases and specify procedural code for analyzing flat files
• Lowering the experience level required to develop effective audit software code specifications
• Enabling users to run “canned” database queries, without knowing the intricacies of SQL. Using industry standard file formats to simplify data transfer between systems.

EZSW audit software assists you by generating command language code which can then be run to perform the most common analytical functions. Examples include population statistics, frequency distributions, histograms, Benford's Law analysis, highlighting data outliers, gap identification, selecting random samples, searching for “same same same” patterns (e.g. duplicate payments), and other analytical audit software procedures. In addition, utility routines such as sorting, are included. Because this audit software can be run unattended overnight, it is feasible to analyze large files containing millions of records, even on a PC platform. Benford's Law analysis is a powerful tool for both error and fraud detection. View further details regarding Benford's Law.

A demo of the software is available for viewing.

EZSW audit software is Windows based using a graphical user interface, but also uses a command language already familiar to many analysts. All EZS scripts have a file extension of ".ezs". To leverage this audit software, specify the data source to be analyzed, describe the general types of analysis needed and then start the process of automatically generating the required command language to accomplish these objectives. The code can then be stored for use later, or optionally, can be executed immediately, further simplifying the process. All data and processing results are stored in industry standard format. Both data and results may be viewed using standard software such as Microsoft Excel or other commonly available products. The generated code also forms a basis for further development or modification, if needed, providing “drill down” capabilities.

The EZSW audit software includes script examples and datasets to serve as a reference source or to be modified and used.

EZSW is offered at no charge . A companion product, XL Audit Commander , a Microsoft Excel addin, is also available at no charge.

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