Blast Audit Blog
Blast Audit Blog
Product updates, release notes, and workflow tips from the team.
ESG Audit Checklist: What Auditors Need to Know
Environmental, social, and governance audit requirements. A practical checklist for ESG reporting.
A Guide to Understanding IFRS 16
IFRS 16 lease accounting standard explained. Right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, and practical examples.
Why It's Time to Retire IPE: A Smarter Approach to SOX
Why traditional IPE checking wastes time and how AI-powered alternatives improve SOX testing efficiency.
Understanding SOX Compliance: What You Need to Know
Complete SOX compliance guide. Requirements, Section 404, and how audit technology simplifies compliance.
What Are SOX Controls and Why They Matter?
SOX controls explained. Types of controls, testing requirements, and how to maintain compliance efficiently.
Understanding the Role of an Internal Audit Team
What internal audit teams do, how they're structured, and their relationship with management and the board.
Internal Audit Planning: Best Practices
How to create an effective internal audit plan. Risk assessment, resource allocation, and scheduling.
External Audits: Ensuring Financial Transparency
The role of external audits in financial transparency. Process, requirements, and how to prepare.
Fraud in Audit: Detection, Prevention, and Red Flags
How auditors detect and prevent fraud. The fraud triangle, red flags, and technology-assisted detection.
Types of Government Audits and the Role of Automation
Financial, compliance, and performance government audits. How automation improves accuracy and efficiency.
Continuous Auditing: Earlier Detection and Trade-Offs
Continuous auditing tests transactions as they happen. The guide covers earlier detection, full-population testing, data and rule problems, and a focused pilot.
Consulting vs Auditing: Key Differences Explained
The fundamental differences between consulting and auditing. Independence, objectives, and career paths.