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CCH Audit Automation: BDE to SQL - Converter Consultancy (10091828)
This document outlines an online training session focused on Master Pack administration and the process of converting client files and Master Packs from the BDE to SQL version. The session lasts up to three hours and includes objectives such as managing Master Packs and executing the conversion process. Prerequisites for attendees include a solid understanding of the BDE version of CCH Audit Automation, proper preparation of user data, and access to the required software. The course is designed for system managers and super users responsible for running and converting files within the system.
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CCH Audit Automation: BDE to SQL - Advanced Converter Consultancy (10091829)
This document outlines a three-hour online training session focused on the new functionalities of the SQL version of CCH Audit. The session aims to enhance practice efficiency by reviewing current software usage, ensuring data integrity, and identifying improvement opportunities. Participants, ideally senior audit team members and daily users of the SQL system, are required to understand the BDE version of the software. Key topics include updating client data, exploring system changes, and optimizing quality controls. Attendees should prepare by selecting client cases for discussion and may need IT support during the session.
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Master Packs
This document details the management of Master Packs within CCH Audit Automation. It outlines how system managers can create, edit, delete, install, and merge Master Packs, which include fixed sections, working papers, audit programs, and more. Users can customize client data by linking them to a specific Master Pack. The creation and merging of Master Packs are guided, with specific criteria for version management. Instructions on setting default charts, closing packs, and resolving conflicts during merges are also provided, ensuring efficient audit pack management tailored to client needs.
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Lead Schedules - List Imported Balances
This document outlines new features and functions related to report scheduling and definitions, particularly for importing and displaying transaction details. A special code format is introduced to list imported transaction details. Instructions for editing, printing, copying, pasting, and deleting report definitions are provided. The document also covers how to define report formats, insert lines, and utilize functions such as calculations, conditional tests, and formatting options. It includes guidelines for using embedded control codes and offers best practices for managing report lines.
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Lead Schedules
CCH Audit Automation allows users to create customizable lead schedules for audits, with up to 99 formats per audit area. Each schedule comprises a report definition—specifying page layout and conditions—and a report format, detailing line-by-line content. Users can add, edit, or delete schedules and define various report characteristics such as column numbers, widths, and conditional printing. The tool supports complex data calculations and formatting options, enabling the production of detailed audit reports tailored to specific requirements, including percentages and figures in thousands.
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Introduction to System Managers Manual
The document outlines the configuration and system settings for CCH Audit Automation, detailing crucial features such as data path management, internationalization support, and various operational settings. It explains how users can modify these settings, manage user access levels, and customize the software's behavior regarding document creation and audit processes. Specific options include integrating third-party accounts, managing user passwords, and applying security measures. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for both system managers and users, ensuring they understand and can effectively utilize the software's capabilities.
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Information Links and Guidance
The document explains the use of the Information Links option in the master pack definition, which allows users to create links to external information sources, such as RTF files, for audit guidance related to master pack items. It details the steps for editing or creating these links through a specific dialog interface and emphasizes the importance of these links for user reference. Additionally, it provides a link to further instructions on using the dialog for setting up or amending information links.
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Import File Formats
The document outlines the formats and protocols for importing data into calculators and trial balance systems. It specifies the structure for calculator inputs, detailing how to include optional item codes and amounts. It describes the requirements for trial balance files, including proper naming conventions and data formats for current and past years. Additionally, it presents formatting guidelines for audit objectives, audit programs, and checklists, including commands for defining tests and conditions within the checklist structure.
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Editing Tailoring Questions
The document outlines the CCH Audit Automation system's features for managing up to 9,801 client-specific questions, organized into 99 areas. Users can tailor audit packs by adding, editing, or deleting record areas and questions based on a Yes/No format. Instructions detail how to edit questions, add new areas, and manage existing ones. Each area and question is uniquely numbered, and modifications are facilitated through designated dialog boxes. Importantly, deleting a record area does not remove associated questions, which require a separate deletion process.
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Document Templates
The document outlines a system for creating and managing templates for working papers and letters in an audit pack, compatible with internal word processors as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. It describes how to access, add, edit, and delete templates, each identified by unique codes. The document emphasizes the use of predefined merge codes for automating the inclusion of client data. Additionally, it details guidelines for using merge codes in documents created via different programs, and how templates can integrate into current audit files, ensuring streamlined document production in auditing processes.
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Default Identified Risks
This document outlines the process for authors of master packs to define, edit, and manage default identified risks applicable to linked clients. It details how these risks are automatically included in new client profiles but not in existing ones. Users can add, edit, or delete risks, with specific instructions on customizing risk profiles, justifications, and associated assertions. The document also includes guidance on printing identified risks. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for managing risk documentation within the master pack system.
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Default Text Documents
This document provides instructions on how to edit or create default text documents using the master pack within a word processing system. It explains the process of selecting predefined documents, loading existing client documents, or presenting blank documents when no defaults are available. Users are guided to use either PROword or MS Word for editing. A table lists default document names related to CCH Audit Automation, such as memos and summaries, alongside their descriptions. The document emphasizes the utility of default templates for data entry.
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Control Environment Questions
CCH Audit Automation enables assessment of a client's control risk through a series of questions or proprietary controls. Users can also document their reliance level on controls. The system allows for editing of control environment questions, with up to 99 questions customizable. An "Overall control question" can influence whether additional questions are necessary. The tool facilitates determining whether controls are effectively exercised, aiding in defining control risk levels. Comprehensive guidance for system operations and editing is available within the manual.
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Classifications
This document outlines the process for editing or printing classification files within a master audit pack. Users can access the classification codes via the Master options list; however, changes will only apply to new clients linked to the pack and won't affect existing ones. For modifications to existing clients' classifications, it is necessary to refer to section 20 of the reference manual.
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CCH Audit Automation: Master Pack Installation/Update Guides
This document provides links to the Master Pack Installation and Update Guides for CCH Audit Automation, which includes resources for three specific packs: CCH Master Packs, Mercia Master Packs, and PCAS Master Packs. Each section contains direct links to the respective update and installation guides, aimed at assisting users in the installation and updating processes of these SQL-based packages.
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Audit Assertions
The document provides guidance for the master pack designer on managing audit assertions within an auditing system. It outlines steps to create, edit, and delete assertions, including how to access the audit assertions dialog and input codes and descriptions. Users can add new assertions using an add button, edit existing ones by double-clicking or selecting and clicking edit, and delete assertions with confirmation. The document aims to assist users in effectively organizing their audit assertions.
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Audit Areas
This document describes the functionality of a system designed for managing audit areas, allowing storage and manipulation of essential audit information for up to 99 different areas. Key components include specific risk questions, control data, audit programs, checklists, objectives, and conclusions. Users can add, edit, and delete audit areas and their associated data through various dialog boxes. Additionally, the document addresses features like partner review areas, control risk questions, import/export capabilities, and the establishment of audit objectives and conclusions. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide for effectively conducting audits via structured data management.
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Amend Pack Completion Status
This document provides guidance on how to edit the completion and status information of an audit pack in Audit Automation. It explains the process to amend pack completion status via the File menu, detailing the necessary fields including error flags, mode, progress tracking, and options for generated programmes and checklists. Each field has specific functionalities and limitations, such as editing progress to revert audit stages without advancing them. The document emphasizes the consequences of unchecking checkboxes for programmes and checklists, leading to potential loss of customizations. Instructions on saving or canceling changes are also included.