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Based on 5 reviews and ratings
Attribute Ratings
- MindBridge Platform is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
CaseWare IDEA
83%
2 Ratings
9.2
MindBridge Platform
92%
5 Ratings
Usability
CaseWare IDEA
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
MindBridge Platform
90%
1 Rating
Support Rating
9.0
CaseWare IDEA
90%
1 Rating
10.0
MindBridge Platform
100%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
CaseWare IDEA
One example of specific scenario in [CaseWare] IDEA is the ability to run samples separately and then based off of the results, compare and contrast the values recorded and easily discern if there are any variables or discrepancies within the data itself. Also, we can test journal entries with certain parameters to check the audit for any issues that may arise pertaining to the criteria. By testing, we are able to make sure the data is accurate and sufficient.

Verified User
Technician in Customer Service
Accounting Company, 1001-5000 employeesMindBridge Platform
MindBridge [Platform] is an excellent tool to use to gain additional comfort over client's data. The key areas it helps with are analytical procedure risk and inherent risk, but depending on the data you have, it can also be able to assess control risk to a degree. It's a very malleable tool that can be made to fit your client, however, it does require upfront work (as the implementation of any new technology would). The tool may not be scalable for audit work that is very low-risk and requires little hour input in the first place as it may add more hours in the long-run than the normal audit would incur. Our team has used these low-risk audits in our implementation, however, to corroborate the results we get, which we felt has helped us achieve our successes with the tool.

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Accounting Company, 51-200 employeesPros
CaseWare IDEA
- Easy to understand and easy to use.
- Can use on large quantities of data and quickly analyze them.
- Uses logic that can be followed if one is an auditor. I, for example, could understand the logic in a number of samples, i.e how the number of samples thrown changes when risk changes from low to moderate in proportion taking in consideration the materiality.
- Other audit firms are using 2 software for the process that IDEA alone can do. So IDEA has a definite advantage here.
- Customizable by the company.

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employeesMindBridge Platform
- Using the output from MB AI we have been able to reduce the inherent risk and analytical procedures risk assessments in our audits which have reduced our substantive testing sample sizes.
- The output from MB AI allows us to focus on the medium risk and high risk transactions that were recorded in the general ledger during the year.
- Our younger, more technologically advanced team members really enjoy working with MB AI.
Senior Audit Partner
Wright Ford Young & Co.Accounting, 51-200 employees
Cons
CaseWare IDEA
- Bit of a learning curve for the advanced features as a beginner.

Verified User
Technician in Customer Service
Accounting Company, 1001-5000 employeesMindBridge Platform
- It needs to have a deliverable Risk Analysis report, something that can be exported to a PDF and delivered to clients.
- Accounts receivable and payable analysis needs to be able to handle tiered customers and vendors.
- Exporting to PDF should be a feature. Works great for Excel.
- Needs forecasting capability in order for us to use for review engagements.
- Needs the ability to compare client to industry ratings.
Owner
Garbelman Winslow CPAsAccounting, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
CaseWare IDEA
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—MindBridge Platform
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Required
Starting Price
—Usability
CaseWare IDEA
No score
No answers yet
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MindBridge Platform
MindBridge Platform 9.0
Based on 1 answer
The only reason I do not give this a 10 is that I would like a deliverable risk report. This would enable me to offer additional services to my non-audit clients.
Owner
Garbelman Winslow CPAsAccounting, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
CaseWare IDEA
CaseWare IDEA 9.0
Based on 1 answer
I would rate it a 9 because I never really needed support on this but if I did, there was the necessary support given promptly.

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employeesMindBridge Platform
MindBridge Platform 10.0
Based on 1 answer
My experience with customer support may different since I started using the application early on. I am also providing continuous recommendations for improvement or additional features. They have always been available when I needed them and they actually listen and value my opinion. They have implemented many of our recommendations and asked for our input on possible new features.
Owner
Garbelman Winslow CPAsAccounting, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
CaseWare IDEA
I have used Microstart and would definitely vote for IDEA because IDEA combines what Microstart does with the help of one/more softwares. Where Microstart just gives a number of samples, IDEA selects the number of samples based on materiality, risk, and other factors. It selects those samples from the population leaving out line items that are invalid/ zero. I would prefer using IDEA any day.

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employeesMindBridge Platform
We did not consider any other similar products.
Senior Audit Partner
Wright Ford Young & Co.Accounting, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
CaseWare IDEA
- We were able to save time by over 200 billable hours over our last busy season cycle
- We saved roughly 12% on costs compared to the last program we used.

Verified User
Technician in Customer Service
Accounting Company, 1001-5000 employeesMindBridge Platform
- Increased efficiency
- Better quality audits performed
- Coming to more reasoned conclusions that are supported by data
Audit Supervisor
UHY Hacker YoungAccounting, 201-500 employees