AuditFile vs CCH iFirm
AuditFile
auditfile.comCCH iFirm
wolterskluwer.comSide by side
| Figure | AuditFile | CCH iFirm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $179/mo | $60.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · External Audit Software | 8.2 (#4) | 7.5 (#13) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1836 |
| Integrations | The product pages list trial balance imports from QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite, plus Microsoft Office 365 integration and Excel and Word add-ins. | The U.S. Practice Manager package integrates with ATX and TaxWise, while Client Portal fully integrates with any ATX package. |
| Security | AuditFile says data is encrypted at rest and in transit, backups run nightly, and data is replicated across at least three AWS data centers. | Client Portal states that it uses first-class encryption so shared material is protected from interception or viewing by others. |
| Support | The pricing FAQ says support is available by phone and email seven days a week, with free personal instruction sessions available. | The India product page says Wolters Kluwer provides implementation and support, regular training and hand-holding sessions. |
Plans
AuditFile
- Professional$179 a month
- Pro Plus$249 a month
- Enterprise and GovPriced 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
AuditFile
AuditFile is a cloud platform for audits, reviews, and compilations, combining methodology, risk assessment, trial balance, workpapers, reporting, and AI. It includes industry-specific audit programs and planning documents, and firms can load custom programs. Trial balance imports are listed for QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite, alongside Microsoft Office 365 integration and Excel and Word add-ins. The product overview lists real-time dashboards and notifications, firm analytics, target tracking, and one-click financial statement generation. AuditFile says data is encrypted at rest and in transit, backups run nightly, and data is replicated across at least three AWS data centers. It reports a SOC 2 Type II examination and says it complies with GDPR and NIST 800-53 Revision 5. Authentication options include multifactor authentication, SSO, SAML, Active Directory, and LDAP. The Professional plan costs $179 a month per user with a one-year agreement, billed monthly; Pro Plus costs $249 a month per user on the same term. A 14-day trial is available.
CCH iFirm
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