October 2025 Whitepaper

Auditing Beyond Spreadsheets

Why Complete and Accurate Data is the New Standard
group Written by Amber Dorst, Co-Founder & VP of Strategy
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49%

of auditors cite reconciliations as their biggest obstacle.

70%+

spend 5-20 hours in weekly in Excel.

42%

report manual data entry errors.

26%

of audits exceeded planned completion dates.

The Cycle of Incomplete Data

Audit teams are not failing because of a lack of skill. They are failing because of the data they are given. Too often, information is incomplete, inconsistent, or arrives in the wrong format.
Completeness Crisis
Spreadsheets can't guarantee completeness. Excel is a useful canvas, but it doesn't show what's missing or validate accuracy.

70%+

spend 5-20 hours in weekly in Excel
Widespread Inefficiency
Auditors spend excessive time reconciling spreadsheets instead of focusing on high-value analysis work.

42%

report manual data entry errors
Client Relationship Impact
Delays from incorrect or incomplete client data strain relationships and extend timelines.

26%

engagements exceed deadlines
"This back and forth is more than just frustrating. It creates a chain reaction that affects every part of the audit."
— From the AuditMiner Whitepaper

What You'll Discover

This comprehensive whitepaper explores why data completeness must become the new standard, what it looks like in practice, and the practical steps firms can take today to strengthen audit efficiency, accuracy, and trust.
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Real Industry Data
Current statistics on audit challenges and inefficiencies.
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Practical Solutions
Actionable steps to move beyond spreadsheet limitations
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Future Vision
Strategic insights for building API-first audit solutions
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article Table of Contents

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Executive Summary
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The Cycle of Incomplete Data
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Defining Data Completeness
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The Vision Ahead
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Turning Vision into Action
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Conclusion
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About AuditMiner
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AuditMiner is at the forefront of solving the audit industry's biggest challenge: ensuring complete and accurate data. Our innovative solutions help audit firms move beyond spreadsheets to embrace API-first, validated data processes that increase efficiency and reduce risk.