Compare SMART Practice Aids and Guided Assurance

Review the differences in functionality and terminology between SMART Practice Aids and Guided Assurance when using with Engagement Manager.
Functionality differences
SMART Practice Aids
Guided Assurance
Engagement "Save As".
Transfer File for Guided Assurance documents only.
Dashboard
Widgets:
  • Engagement Procedure Progress
  • Points of Emphasis
  • Identified Risks
Master Engagement
Template
Can suppress date on all sign-offs within "Sign-off Properties".
Must manually delete date on each step of audit program.
Can't copy workpaper references.
Can copy workpaper references.
Multi-user functionality requires a shared database installation.
Multi-user functionality is inherent in Guided Assurance.
Documents can be generated as editable Checkpoint Tools (e.g., Word and Excel) documents.
Guided Assurance-enabled documents generate in PDF format only; can't generate as editable documents.
Engagements can be rolled forward several times a year to "bring in" updates.
If using Engagement Manager and Guided Assurance, user must make sure that rolling forward won't impact their use of the trial balance and financials.
Terminology differences
SMART Practice Aids
Guided Assurance
SMART Start
Quick Start
SMART Design View
Linkage View
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