AuditDesktop vs CCH iFirm
AuditDesktop
auditdesktop.comCCH iFirm
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| Figure | AuditDesktop | CCH iFirm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $60.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · External Audit Software | 9.0 (#1) | 7.5 (#13) |
| Founded | Adasoft says it was founded in 1993 by Eleonora Bilbileva and Zorka Panayotova. | 1836 |
| Headquarters | The official offices page lists Sofia, Bulgaria as headquarters. | Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands |
| Integrations | Official materials name Microsoft Office, Excel, ERP systems, legal systems and other external systems as integration targets. | The U.S. Practice Manager package integrates with ATX and TaxWise, while Client Portal fully integrates with any ATX package. |
| Security controls | Technical materials state encryption, Windows or Active Directory login, configurable privileges, modification logs and database access controls. | The product brochure describes data encryption, regular backups and authentication protocols as part of CCH iFirm cloud security. |
| Support | AuditDesktop advertises dedicated support, personal presentations and same-day handling claims, while the help center includes remote-support instructions. | The India product page says Wolters Kluwer provides implementation and support, regular training and hand-holding sessions. |
| What it does | AuditDesktop combines planning, risk assessment, audit execution, documentation and reporting for financial and internal-audit teams. | CCH iFirm is a cloud-based practice-management software ecosystem built around a centralized client database for accounting professionals. |
Plans
AuditDesktop
- AuditDesktop FreeFree
- TrialFree
- Annual subscriptionPrice not published
- Customized offerPriced on request
- Custom workstation licencePriced on request
CCH iFirm
- Client Portal$730 a year
- Practice Manager$820 a year
- CCH iFirm Suite$1,295 a year
In their own words
AuditDesktop
AuditDesktop combines tools for bidding, planning, conducting, and documenting audits. For risk-based audits, it supports risk identification and assessment, control evaluation, and a risk-controls matrix. For financial statement work, it can import and consolidate trial balances, analyze account changes, and track adjustments and reclassifications. Auditors can attach evidence, record issues and findings, and use Microsoft Word and Excel documents within the product. Teams can tailor audit methods with configurable checklists, procedures, notes, attachments, and cross-references. The product lists workpaper templates, evidence collection, review workflows, and audit reporting. It integrates with Microsoft Office and external systems such as ERP and legal systems, and supports Windows user or Active Directory login with customizable privileges. The maker describes cloud access from Mac, PC, and iOS or Android devices; help documentation also describes Windows server and workstation installation. Pricing is by customized offer, with an annual subscription. A free one-month trial follows booking a free personal presentation.
CCH iFirm
CCH iFirm has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.