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Diligent HighBond

Cloud-based audit, risk and compliance management platform

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Diligent HighBond Reviews

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4.5

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.46/10

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Pros and cons

This is a very powerful solution. It provides great compatibility for remote control, and it is very easy to use.
Flexibility in solutioning with ability to do analytics and automation and reimporting results to create info worthy reporting. And not to mention the good and fast support given.
ACL Analytics and ACL Robotics - Simply Amazing capabilities in the windows version and the GRC platform. The ability to automate repetitive tasks is awesome.
I dislike that the visual components of ACL are limited.
I can hardly pinpoint any of the feature that is missing.
We currently utilize ACL to normalize data (names) and then conduct fraud analysis on the payment requests to prevent duplicate or overlapping requests.
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Peter T.

Banking, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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ACL for powerful Audit tools

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall I think the highbond packages and online user forums/trainings are an excellent investment for any internal audit program.

Pros

My favorite parts of ACL from Highbond are the scripting functions that allow me to easily backtrack my work and the ability to perform lots of different computations on the data without corrupting source material.

Cons

I dislike that the visual components of ACL are limited.

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Elton H.

Government Administration, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Tremendous Time Saver

Reviewed 4 years ago

We are currently using ACL for everything from gathering of statistical information for senior management, compiling risk factors for audit selection to analyzing taxpayer information prior to performing an audit

Pros

The ability to script repetitive tasks. ACL allows the user to “code” the steps performed so that they can be repeated at a click of a button. This whole process can be done without knowing any programming language because ACL records the steps that you have taken, which can then be copied into a script and run whenever it is needed.

Cons

The PDF converter. ACL has the ability to convert a pdf into a table, however the PDF needs to be a fairly simple one otherwise the data columns tend to jump around.

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Insurance, 201-500 employees

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Very useful features

Pros

The features and bells and whistles that address all my needs

Cons

None that i am aware of any that i like least about

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Laurence E.

Government Administration, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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ACL provides tools to build analytics with ease

Reviewed 2 years ago

I enjoy the use of the platform. Although there are a few issues with the product, I can see the product has improved in the past 10 years. There are always workaround to address the issues users encountered. Also the user community is always helpful and supportive.

Pros

I enjoy the use of ACL Robotics to automate audit tasks. Its development suite provide enough tools to aid auditors to create analytics to complete repetitive tasks.

Cons

The product has a poor integration with Excel and lacks a sophisticated report generator. In addition, it has issue with installing Oracle data connector.

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Meredith B.

Real Estate, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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HighBond Review

Reviewed 2 years ago

Our testing is much more efficient. We are working on implementing ERM. Down the line, I would like to implement IT functionality.

Pros

I appreciate the ability to collaborate. I can have multiple people testing controls simultaneously. The testing reviews can happen in real-time, creating efficiencies.

Cons

It would be nice if the applications had in-application help. Meaning, it would be preferable to have links to help docs where they ae needed. Or, if not links to help docs, explanations about how to perform certain data functions, without searching forever, and maybe or maybe not, finding what you need.

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Wai C.

Insurance, 501-1,000 employees

Used other for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Great tool for any size of audit shops

Reviewed 2 years ago

The interface is user friend. The build in functions make the application very easy to use. There is a learning curve. Just like any kind of sports, if you want to be good at it, you got to practice. Use it often, even for low lying fruit type of activities.

Pros

Combined Analytic and Highbond (Robotic), the two applications is a powerful pair. They can save a lot of audit hours and generates huge value to the organization.

Cons

It is an application and requires a set of skillsets to use the software effectively. The biggest challenge is talent. Training and promoting on using the software is key. Once you have a talented team, HighBond will soar like an eagle.

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Valyrie E.

Pharmaceuticals, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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HighBond review from an ACL user.

Reviewed 2 years ago

It really makes you work smart. Deliver quality output. Helps the auditor in doing repetitive tasks.

Pros

It enables you to work smart. Deliver quality output. Helps the auditor in doing repetitive tasks.

Cons

Currently, our company dont have the complete subscription or functionality. The price can be intimidating. We are currently revisiting our options.

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Hairi H.

Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Great Solution for GRC , Analytics and Automation

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Flexibility in solutioning with ability to do analytics and automation and reimporting results to create info worthy reporting. And not to mention the good and fast support given.

Cons

Should be bringing in more technological update into the solution

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Trushali M.

Consumer Services, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Simplify your Analytics with ACL

Reviewed 2 years ago

Software is easy to use and easy to learn. Reduce the time required for the analysis. Easy to share the results with Stockholders.

Pros

Scripting Part and the overall implementation of the project is very easy

Cons

Actually, there is nothing to say..... Awesome product

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Emily G.

Entertainment, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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So easy to use!

Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

ACL is super easy to use. We use it for both analytics and GRC. Keeps things organized and helps us analyze large amounts of data quickly! Love it and would recommend to any audit team big or small.

Cons

Nothing to complain about here! We looked into other audit management software options and ACL seemed to be the easiest to implement "out of the box"and we haven't been disappointed.

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Ashok K.

Computer & Network Security, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used monthly for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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ACL Analytics and HighBond

Reviewed 2 years ago

I'm happy with some of the apps but I love the analytics and automation features.

Pros

ACL Analytics and ACL Robotics - Simply Amazing capabilities in the windows version and the GRC platform. The ability to automate repetitive tasks is awesome.

Cons

Some of the advanced apps/features found in competitors platforms aren't present. UI looks basic. Ability to customize workflow/add advanced or complex workflows is missing.

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Argie Mae C.

Insurance, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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GRC and Alanalytivs_Highbond

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Their analytics tool is great as well as their support team. Their GRC platform is simple and user-friendly.

Cons

GRC functionalities need improvement and their solution and services are kind of pricey, but worth it.

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Chris D.

Financial Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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HighBond - One Stop GRC

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Ease of use and user friendly. Implementation and data accessibility to mulitple data connectors.

Cons

Minor bugs that pop up every now and then which hamper the otherwise wonderful experience.

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J.T. E.

Banking, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Good product mix

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Analytics and Robots great for getting Internal Audit Analytics function up and running

Cons

Lack of autocomplete and onscreen function parameters

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Zois S.

Banking, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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HighBond Analytics Review

Reviewed 2 years ago

HB provides with a sophisticated and highly performing tool for data analysis. Furthermore, its helpdesk function is outstanding. Plus the community is very engaging.

Pros

Ease of use. Many features. Audit trail in the analysis. Engaging community providing ideas and ready-to-use code. Ability to process many forms of data. Ability to process large amounts of data.

Cons

There are very few things not to like. None comes to mind at the moment.

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Verified reviewer

Automotive, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Efficient and Effective

Reviewed 2 years ago

The audit process is highly integrated by using the Audit bond

Pros

Integration between different bonds within the platform

Cons

No policy bond available in the region until now

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Yudish R.

Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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ACL Analytics used in Auditing

Reviewed 2 years ago

Satisfied with the tool being used for analytical audit assignment

Pros

ACL Analytics is an effective tool to perform analytical assignments in an auditing field for files with high number of records.

Cons

Tedious and lengthy to get familiar with all the tools available.

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Fumio N.

Automotive, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Great Audit Management feature

Reviewed 2 years ago
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This product is very easy to keep track of audit progress status and remaining audit procedures.

Cons

Reporting and Analytics requires some customization.

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Sammy V.

Accounting, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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ACL

Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

Easy to pick up and learn. Allows you to rapidly analyze datasets and action.

Cons

Very slow performance. Doing basic things analogous to 'a subselect in SQL' is more painful than it needs to be.

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Gregory W.

Telecommunications, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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ACL - Doing What Other Don't

Reviewed 4 years ago

Still implementing it, but ACL support has been very helpful

Pros

I like that it has taken in to account the needs of audit documentation and consolidating all functionality in to one Application. I also like that when taking to ACL reps, they listen and use the feedback to make changes to help address requirements.

Cons

Not much, I would say the custom reporting capabilities to match what customers were using before ACL. While I prefer to use ACL as designed, it doesn't have the capabilities to print more graphs and tables.

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sharul azman r.

Education Management, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used other for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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ACL Software

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Acl is great software for analytic. The function is various.

Cons

The price is quit expensive. Hopefully galvanize can introduce with new attractive package

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Valentina G.

Used weekly for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Excellent

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

Excellent!! The way to treat customers and how it gives you a wide variety of services, gives you the best security, knows exactly what customers want and need.

Cons

I really do not have any complaints about this company, I only have good comments and good reviews, I am very satisfied with the work done, I am very happy and I recommend it 100%

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Panagiotis P.

Banking, 10,001+ employees

Used monthly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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ACL Analytics Review

Reviewed 4 years ago

This Software continues to be the best Computer Assisted Audit Tool, it has the most features the best overall presentation and vast compatibility with other tools and IT systems.

Pros

Features, ease of use, compatibility with older versions and projects.

Cons

Some steps are a bit complicated and need refreshing, especially the scripting pop up window

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Internet, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used monthly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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ACL Review

Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

Ease of use, the log is simple and helpful for writing scripts.

Cons

When you a highlight a column the sum si not provide in the buttom left corner there is a ? until you click analyze, count from the task bar.

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Giovaana M.

Government Administration, 1,001-5,000 employees

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A must for IA!

Reviewed 2 years ago

Great product! I highly recommend it!

Pros

I love how easy it is to use, meaning the customer was really thought about and considered on this. There are many functions that are very useful when working smarter, specially when it comes to Audit, sometimes time is of essence.

Cons

So far there is no complaints with this software.