SOX Management

Modernizing SOX Compliance Management

SmartSuite helps organizations manage SOX compliance with confidence by connecting risks, controls, testing, evidence, and remediation in one unified platform. Replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with structured workflows, real-time visibility, and audit-ready execution across the entire SOX lifecycle.

One Platform for Connected SOX Compliance

SmartSuite modernizes SOX compliance by connecting financial processes, risks, controls, testing, and remediation in one unified system. Eliminate spreadsheets, improve execution discipline, and maintain continuous audit readiness throughout the year.

SOX Scoping

Define and manage in-scope entities, processes, and controls.

Control Testing

Standardize testing and evidence collection across cycles.

Deficiency Tracking

Identify, escalate, and remediate control failures.

Audit Reporting

Deliver real-time insights for management and auditors.

Core Capabilities of the SOX Management Suite

SmartSuite provides an end-to-end solution for managing SOX compliance — from control scoping and testing to deficiency remediation and executive certification — in one flexible, no-code platform.

Execute SOX compliance with confidence, consistency, and continuous readiness.

Unify SOX scoping, control execution, testing, evidence collection, deficiency management, and reporting in one connected workspace. SmartSuite links SOX controls directly to financial processes, risks, remediation actions, and certifications — providing real-time visibility, audit-ready documentation, and confidence at every stage of the SOX lifecycle.

Define Scope and Ownership Across the SOX Program

Establish a clear, defensible SOX scope with defined ownership across entities, processes, and controls. SmartSuite centralizes SOX scoping so nothing falls through the cracks.

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    Centralized SOX control inventory mapped to financial processes and assertions.
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    Clear control ownership by entity, process, and reporting period.
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    Linked records connecting controls to risks, processes, and documentation.

Execute Control Testing with Consistency and Efficiency

Standardize SOX testing workflows for management and audit teams. SmartSuite automates testing steps while maintaining full traceability and reviewer oversight.

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    Standardized SOX testing procedures and templates.
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    Automated task assignments, review routing, and reminders.
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    Linked testing results, evidence, and reviewer sign-offs.

Capture Evidence and Manage Deficiencies in One Place

Eliminate scattered evidence and manual follow-ups. SmartSuite centralizes documentation and deficiency management to keep your SOX program audit-ready at all times.

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    Centralized evidence repository with version history.
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    Deficiency tracking with severity assessment and root cause documentation.
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    Linked remediation plans with owners, deadlines, and validation steps.

Monitor SOX Readiness with Real-Time Dashboards

Replace spreadsheets and static reports with live visibility into SOX execution, testing progress, and remediation status across the enterprise.

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    Real-time dashboards for testing progress and open deficiencies.
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    Drill-down views by entity, process, control, or owner.
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    Executive-ready reporting for leadership and audit committees.

Support Certifications and Executive Sign-Off with Confidence

Enable structured sub-certifications, management certifications, and executive sign-offs with full documentation and accountability.

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    Automated certification and attestation workflows.
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    Documented approvals and decision history for auditors.
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    Linked certifications tied to control status, testing, and remediation outcomes.

Built For Modern SOX Programs

SmartSuite delivers enterprise-grade SOX compliance with the flexibility teams need to adapt to evolving requirements. Start where you need, scale as complexity grows, and unify SOX with the rest of your governance ecosystem when you’re ready.

START FOCUSED

Adopt a Core SOX Capability

Begin with SOX Control Management, Control Testing, or Evidence Collection to replace spreadsheets and manual tracking—demonstrating fast, measurable improvement in control execution and audit readiness.

SCALE WITH CONTROL

Roll Out the Full SOX Program

Manage SOX end-to-end—from scoping and testing to deficiencies, remediation, and certifications—with standardized workflows, ownership, and real-time visibility across entities and processes.

UNIFY GOVERNANCE

Connect SOX to Enterprise GRC

Link SOX controls, testing, and deficiencies to enterprise risks, compliance obligations, audits, and remediation activities—creating a single source of truth for financial governance and assurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about SmartSuite’s SOX Management capabilities.

See How SmartSuite Modernizes SOX Management

Experience how SmartSuite unifies SOX scoping, control management, testing, and remediation in one connected platform — giving Finance, SOX, and Audit teams continuous visibility and confidence.

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The Connected Value of SmartSuite SOX Management

Quantifiable improvements achieved when organizations unify SOX scoping, control testing, evidence, and remediation in SmartSuite.

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Source: Protiviti SOX Benchmark Study, 2023 — organizations using integrated SOX platforms reduced testing cycle time by 25–35%.

Faster SOX Testing & Close Cycles

Automated workflows, centralized evidence, and standardized testing reduce delays across quarterly and annual SOX cycles.

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Source: Deloitte SOX Optimization Survey, 2023 — automation reduced evidence collection effort by ~25–30%.

Reduction in Manual Evidence Collection

Connected control records and automated reminders eliminate repetitive follow-ups and email-based evidence tracking.

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Source: PwC Internal Controls Insights, 2022 — structured remediation workflows improved closure times by ~30%.

Improved Control Issue Resolution Time

Linked findings, ownership, and remediation workflows accelerate issue closure and reduce repeat deficiencies.

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Source: KPMG SOX Readiness Report, 2023 — centralized SOX platforms improved audit confidence and reduced rework by 30–35%.

Increased Audit Readiness & Confidence

Real-time dashboards and audit-ready documentation improve transparency with internal and external auditors.

Key Benefits of the SOX Management Suite

Public companies need consistent control execution, disciplined testing, and defensible documentation. SmartSuite delivers a connected SOX system that strengthens compliance while reducing operational burden.

SOX Visibility, Control Coverage & Readiness

Unified SOX Workspace

Centralize SOX scope, processes, risks, controls, testing, evidence, and issues in one connected system.

Real-Time SOX Dashboards

Monitor control coverage, testing status, deficiencies, and remediation progress live.

End-to-End Control Traceability

Link financial processes, risks, controls, tests, evidence, and findings for full audit transparency.

Quarterly & Annual SOX Cycle Visibility

Track progress across quarters, interim testing, and year-end readiness without manual status reporting.

Cross-Functional Transparency

Give Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and Compliance shared visibility into SOX responsibilities.

Consistent Control Ownership

Ensure every SOX control has a clear owner, frequency, and accountability.

Testing Efficiency, Automation & Execution

Standardized Control Testing

Run SOX tests using consistent procedures, templates, and scoring across cycles.

Automated Evidence Requests

Route evidence requests with reminders and deadlines to reduce follow-ups.

Recurring Test Scheduling

Automate quarterly, semi-annual, and annual SOX testing cycles.

Integrated ITGC & Business Controls

Test ITGCs and business controls within the same connected workflow.

Issue Identification & Escalation

Surface control failures early and route issues automatically for remediation.

AI-Assisted SOX Summaries

Use AI Assist to generate testing summaries, deficiency narratives, and auditor responses.

Governance, Audit Confidence & Executive Assurance

Audit-Ready Documentation

Maintain complete histories of testing, evidence, approvals, and changes.

Deficiency & Remediation Tracking

Track significant deficiencies, material weaknesses, and corrective actions to closure.

Change & Version Control

Capture control updates, process changes, and retesting decisions with full traceability.

External Auditor Alignment

Provide auditors controlled access to testing results and supporting evidence.

Scalable SOX Governance

Support single-entity or complex multi-entity SOX environments.

No-Code Adaptability

Update SOX scope, controls, workflows, and dashboards without IT dependency.

Move Beyond Spreadsheets with Connected SOX Workflows

SmartSuite helps SOX teams eliminate manual tracking and disconnected tools. Automate testing, centralize evidence, track remediation in real time, and maintain audit-ready SOX compliance year-round.

How the SmartSuite Platform Powers SOX Management

SmartSuite connects SOX scoping, controls, testing, evidence, and remediation into one integrated platform — reducing complexity while strengthening internal controls.

No-Code Configuration

Customize SOX processes, control libraries, testing templates, and dashboards without engineering.

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Example:
A SOX Manager updates a control frequency and testing workflow mid-year without system reconfiguration.
Automation Engine

Automate testing schedules, evidence requests, reminders, and escalation workflows.

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Example:
When quarterly testing opens, SmartSuite automatically assigns tests and notifies control owners.
AI Assist for SOX

Generate deficiency summaries, testing narratives, and auditor-ready explanations instantly.

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Example:
AI Assist drafts a management response for a control deficiency.
Linked Record Architecture

Connect processes → risks → controls → tests → evidence → issues → remediation.

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Example:
A failed test links directly to the impacted risk and remediation plan.
Dashboards & Analytics

Monitor SOX readiness, test completion, deficiencies, and remediation trends in real time.

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Example:
Executives review a dashboard showing readiness by entity and process.
Permissions & Governance Controls

Protect sensitive financial and SOX data with role-based access and audit trails.

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Example:
External auditors view evidence without edit access.

Link SOX Scoping, Controls & Evidence for Complete Traceability

SmartSuite’s relational data model links SOX entities, processes, risks, controls, testing activities, evidence, and deficiencies into a single source of truth. Teams always have full context — from financial statement assertions down to supporting documentation.

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Framework Mapping
Evidence Management
Issue & Action Tracking

Streamline SOX Testing & Reviews

SmartSuite simplifies SOX execution with structured testing workflows, automated assignments, and collaborative reviews. Control owners, testers, and reviewers work in one system — eliminating spreadsheets, email chains, and version confusion.

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Maintain Continuous SOX Readiness with Dashboards

Real-time dashboards give SOX leaders visibility into testing progress, control effectiveness, deficiency status, and remediation timelines — enabling proactive management instead of last-minute fire drills.

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Global Filters
KPI Scorecards
Real-Time Updates

AI Assist and Governance Strengthen SOX Confidence

AI Assist accelerates documentation, deficiency analysis, and reporting, while SmartSuite’s governance features — role-based permissions, version history, and audit logs — ensure accuracy, accountability, and audit-ready SOX execution year-round.

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Permissions & Access Controls
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Version History

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Security and Governance, Built for Enterprise Scale

SmartSuite provides fine-grained, role-based permissions that protect data without slowing innovation.
Define access down to the record, field, or workflow level, enforce compliance with SSO, 2FA, and IP restrictions, and maintain a complete audit trail of every action.
With SmartSuite, governance and agility work together — innovation moves fast, and your security moves with it.

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Control visibility by user, role, or team.

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SSO, 2FA, and IP restrictions built-in.

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Audit History

Track every change for 3+ years.

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Compliance

SOC 2, GDPR, and enterprise governance ready.

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The Platform That Connects SOX, Finance, IT, and Audit

SmartSuite brings controls, testing, evidence, and deficiencies together in one secure system. Link SOX controls to risks, financial assertions, ITGCs, and remediation actions for complete traceability and stronger governance.

Role-Based Capabilities for SOX Management

SmartSuite empowers finance leaders, SOX program owners, control owners, and auditors with connected workflows that ensure disciplined execution, continuous readiness, and confident SOX compliance across the organization.

Executive Leadership

Operational Compliance Roles

SOX & Controls Leadership

Operational & Line-of-Business Roles

Finance & Operational Roles

Audit & Compliance Roles

Cross-Functional & Departmental Roles

Built for Every Role in SOX Management

Whether you’re a Controller, SOX Program Manager, Control Owner, or External Auditor, SmartSuite provides the clarity, accountability, and automation needed to execute SOX with confidence.

Flexible Pricing Designed for Every Organization

Whether you’re a growing team or a global enterprise, SmartSuite’s pricing adapts to how your business works.
Choose platform-wide access with user-based pricing or tailor licenses to your organization’s scale and structure with our solution-based model.

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User-Based Pricing

provides access to the entire SmartSuite platform under one per-user license, perfect for connected workflows across teams and departments.

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Solution-Based Pricing

is purpose-built for enterprises with thousands to tens of thousands of users, offering the flexibility to license only the specific SmartSuite Solutions needed for scale, compliance, and control.

User-Based Pricing: Simplify Access Across Every Team

Our Team, Pro, and Enterprise plans make it easy to scale access across your organization. Each licensed user
can access all SmartSuite solutions — with predictable pricing that grows as you do.

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    Ideal for organizations connecting workflows across departments.
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    Seamlessly scalable across teams and business functions.
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    Available in Team, Pro, and Enterprise plan tiers.
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Small to mid-sized businesses or companies deploying SmartSuite across multiple teams who value simplicity and
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$12
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Total $36 / month billed annually
For teams that need a better way to manage workflows
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    5,000 Records per Solution
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    50GB of File Storage
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    30 Days Recycle Bin
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$24
seat / month
Total $90 / month billed annually
For teams and departments who need more advanced features to manage their workflows.
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$45
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Total $135 / month billed annually
For organizations that need scalable workflows with advanced features, security, and support.
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For global organizations and regulated industries requiring complex governance or large-scale rollouts, SmartSuite offers a Solution-Based pricing model. This model allows enterprises to license specific SmartSuite Solutions — such as GRC, ITSM, or Procurement — for tens of thousands of users, tailored to their exact needs.

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All SmartSuite Solutions
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Licensed Solutions Only
Per solution license
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Add new solutions as needed
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Tailored by solution, region, or compliance scope

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about SmartSuite’s pricing models, plan options, and onboarding programs.

What are the different SmartSuite plan types?

SmartSuite offers four plan types: Team, Pro, Enterprise, and Signature.

  • Team, Pro, and Enterprise Plans use a per-user pricing model with feature and usage limits designed to scale as your organization grows.
  • Signature Plan provides per-solution pricing for enterprises that need to license specific SmartSuite Solutions — such as GRC, ITSM, or Procurement — for large user populations with advanced governance and support requirements.
How does the Signature Plan differ from other plan types?

You can start by filling out the partner program registration form here.

Are there limits on automations, API calls, or usage?

By signing up to the Service Provider Partner Program you agree to our terms and conditions.

What onboarding, training, and support services are included?

There is no cost. However, there are additional eligibility requirements to join.

First, you must be a customer of SmartSuite to be eligible to participate in the Service Provider Partner program. We believe it is important for all of our partners to be active SmartSuite users (minimum 5 active account members). It’s difficult to recommend a SaaS product that you do not see value in using yourself!

Additionally, you must have 15+ employees and $1.5M in annual revenue to join our network of solution partners.

Can SmartSuite provide customized pricing for complex organizations?

You will be able to work leads through your sales process to a closed-won or closed-lost state.

How can I get a customized quote for my organization?

You will be able to work leads through your sales process to a closed-won or closed-lost state.

Flexible Pricing for Scalable SOX Programs

SmartSuite offers both per-user and solution-based pricing to support SOX programs of any size — from emerging public companies to complex, multi-entity enterprises.

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Part 1: Navigation

Learn the SmartSuite layout: workspace, Solutions, Views, Records. See how to navigate, search, filter, and create items to get productive fast.

Part 2: Homepage

Understand the Homepage layout: sidebar, header, search, and activity. Pin favorites, review assignments, and launch Solutions with one click. Make it your daily command center.

Part 3: Views

See your data from every angle. Learn Grid, Kanban, Calendar, and more. Switch views, sort and filter, group records, and save personal or shared views for repeatable workflows.

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Explore SmartSuite field types: text, number, date, select, user, files, links, formulas, lookups, and more. Learn when to use each to capture, calculate, relate, and display data clearly.

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