Frequently Asked Questions

You're bound to have a ton of questions about The Audit Toolbar. We've answered the most common ones below, so dive in for quick tips! If you still need help, don’t hesitate to give us a shout—we’d love to hear from you.

How secure is The Audit Toolbar?

The Audit Toolbar is as secure as your Excel setup! It plays nice within your tech bubble and never steps outside. Plus, it's been battle-tested by thousands of happy auditors.

Is my client's data safe when I use The Audit Toolbar?

Absolutely! Since it works within Excel, your client's data stays put in your environment. If your current setup is secure, your client data is too.

Is The Audit Toolbar web-based?

Nope, it's strictly for the desktop versions of Excel. Old school, but reliable!

Can I switch user licenses between my staff?

Sure thing! Easily swap licenses through our client portal as you onboard and offboard staff.

What if I cancel my subscription, will I still have access to my working papers?

Yep! All outputs are standard Excel files, so they'll behave like any other Excel files you use.

What if I send a document created by The Audit Toolbar to my client, who doesn't have The Audit Toolbar?

No worries! Your clients can view the documents just fine. The files are standard Excel files, no locks or extra tools needed.

Does The Audit Toolbar work with my existing audit software?

You bet! It's an Excel plug-in that fits seamlessly into your current audit software setup.

My audit software has special linkage to Excel via add-ins or special formulas, will these still work with The Audit Toolbar?

Absolutely! In fact, it makes those linking tools even more powerful.

Which of my existing software does The Audit Toolbar replace or overlap with?

None! The Audit Toolbar complements your current tools without replacing any of them.

What do I need to change in my audit workflows to incorporate The Audit Toolbar?

Not much! It’s designed by auditors to fit right into your current workflows. Expect major boosts in productivity and time savings – up to 40 hours per audit!

Is The Audit Toolbar limited to certain accounting systems?

Nope! It works with any dataset. Only one function (GL Cleaners) is limited to certain accounting systems, but even then, it covers 80% of current accounting systems on the market.

Does it come with a sample size calculator?

Yes, it features multiple customisable sampling options and customised functionality to guide you on sample size calculations.

What versions of Excel are supported?

All versions from Excel 2012 onward. For the best experience, Office 365 is recommended.

What technical and user support do you offer?

We’ve got a dedicated Client Success Team ready to help via phone, WhatsApp, email, and online. Average response time is 10 minutes, and we close most cases within 30 minutes.

How long does a typical setup take for The Audit Toolbar to go live?

Super quick! Deployment takes no more than 10 minutes.

Our firm uses central deployment, how can we be supported?

Our Client Success Managers will provide all necessary documentation and can even walk your IT team through the process in a 30-minute call if needed.

Our firm uses a virtual machine environment, how can The Audit Toolbar and the licensing be managed?

As long as each staff member has their own ‘AppData’ folder, you're good to go. If not, reach out for custom support.

The template management in The Audit Toolbar links to the server, what server types are supported?

It supports any traditional or cloud-based server that allows folder creation in MS Windows.

I use an Apple device, can I use The Audit Toolbar?

Currently, it's not supported on Apple devices unless you have access to a Windows virtual machine.

How much training will my team require to be effective with The Audit Toolbar?

If your team knows Excel, they'll quickly get the hang of it. We offer live training, plus an online portal with comprehensive training materials.

How can I trial The Audit Toolbar before rolling it out to my business?

Try it out by getting a single license for your best Excel user. They'll love it, and so will you!

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