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LARS (Laser Audit Reporting System) is an internal audit management solution that offers audit planning, audit scheduling, audit repositories, automated reminders and task escalations within a suite.
LARS features audit planning, which allows users to track planned, unplanned, ongoing, completed and dropped audits cross multiple areas. The product also allows users to assign tasks, start dates and due dates to specific auditors. Users can track the status of ongoing audits by location in a customized dashboard.
Users can also create documentation and work papers outlining audit activities. Auditors can update findings regarding controls, policies and procedures. The product also offers document management, which allows us...
Audit progress status
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Web browser (OS agnostic)Average User Ratings
Overall
Ease-of-use
4.5
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
4.5
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March 2018
Ramnath from Shoppers Stop Ltd
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
March 2018
Etrends support team deserves kudos for providing us with exceptional support for LARS software
Pros
Our Internal Audit team usually faced challenges in collating information culled out of Internal Audit reports received in large numbers from across the chain, for presenting to the stakeholders; till the time we installed LASER Internal Audit reporting systems (LARS) two years ago. LARS today provides us features to help analyze & pinpoint common process glitches across the chain as observed by our IA teams across the country. It also gave us the ability to remotely monitor Internal Audit project progress and closure. Moreover, its provides an interface online with the Auditee, to seek their replies for all exceptions raised by the Internal Auditors. Their proactive approach to hunt for improvements in the existing modules for new upgrades in the existing software is a great value add. We also had the privilege to work with the LASER's development team to develop the IFCS module for the Internal Audit profession in line with the requirements of the Companies Act 2013, named Laser Internal Control Manager (LICM); this module has helped us in uploading our SSL Group's Internal Controls documented and seek control self-assessment (CSA) from Business Process Owners for the same, backed by requisite evidence as well;
Cons
Nothing bad about this software, It is the simplest software to implement for our size of organizations have more than 300 stores across INDIA.
April 2018
Rajesh from Muscat Overseas Group
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Industry: Real Estate
Time Used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
4.0
April 2018
After implementing the software feel in full control of the Audit function. Time saving, speed
A lot of benefits we got from this software 1) Saving in time and effort 2) Helps speedier implementation of audit recommendations 3) Due 2 above, it helps increasing operational efficiency in the entire group
Pros
I like the following benefits the most: 1) Saving in time and effort: Earlier we were spending lot of time in compiling observations in Excel for following-up implementation. Now it is readily available in LARS 2) Because of LARS now there is a lot more auditees have been involved, resulting into speedier action plan updation and finally resulting into increase in operational efficiency by implementing audit recommendations 3) Auto follow-up of implementation of audit observations feature of LARS is very good 4) Excellent support from LARS team
Cons
The way we follow-up the implementation of audit observations is different than what has been generally followed in Indian companies, because of this there is lot of customization is required. However, due to very good support customization is happening as we want. Except some teething problems and some more customization is yet to be done, we are satisfied with the product.
April 2018
Dilip from Tata Motors Ltd
Company Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Automotive
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.0
Functionality
4.0
April 2018
Easy to handle and customization is possible as per business requirement
It is possible to create Audit working papers repository for future reference.
Pros
It is very useful for creating working papers and maintaining audit trail of future reference. Review is possible through internet facility.
Cons
Draft audit is too lengthily and there fore it is not possible to connect with process owners. Open audit recommendations ARS.
April 2018
Ai from Air Niugini Ltd
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
4.0
April 2018
This system had set the benchmark in our organization here in Papua New Guinea in auditing systems.
it has standardize reporting template with audit programmes and significantly improved our time management of our audit projects.
Pros
Easy to understand and use and improve in terms of reporting though, there were few hicupps when we started using the system back in 2015. Since then up to now the system has given us an insight into what we can archieve and most notable part of it was keeping our auditees on their toes to appropriately address their observations addressed to them.
Cons
The exporting of reports from LARS to word format where sometimes the letters and the formats are different and not in line, however we all have improved in this area.
April 2018
pervin from Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd.
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
4.0
April 2018
The software has evolved over a period of years and has given us full satisfaction.
Pros
It is amenable to change and the response on any request is very quick. Other functions in our organisation liked the follow up mechanism so much that they wished to use it for their requirements. The reports generated are also changed to suit our requirements as and when there is a new requirement.
Cons
Do not have any thing which we do not like about the software. While issuing the reports if we have a multiple selection it could be a good feature instead of issuing one report at a time.
April 2018
SATISH from Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
4.0
Functionality
4.0
April 2018
The main highlight of this software is that it is easy for everyone to use across the organisation.
Pros
Ease of use for auditors and auditors in terms of recording audit observations, obtaining responses and reporting results. Eliminates the need for emails and usage of 'Word' or 'Excel'. Compatible to all types of organisations. Acts a repository where information can be easily retrievable.
Cons
When exported, formatting can be better. This consumes time. Should have facility to directly export to ppt.
April 2018
Rakesh from TITAN COMPANY LIMITED
Company Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
April 2018
We are using LARS for last 5 years . Very useful user friendly. Simple and innovative.
A total solution for audit requirements Time saving and easy to use . We have more than 500 users using Lars every day .
Pros
Easy to understand and use . We are able to generate 3000 reports in a year and consolidate data in less time . Excellent support and flexible in customisation.
Cons
We like it all . Future we have to explore the possibility of offline mobile applications and GPS tracker and use of AI
October 2020
ABHISHEK from HPCL-MITTAL ENERGY LIMITED
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Industry: Oil & Energy
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
October 2020
Audit Management-LARS
Complete Audit management solution for HMEL is implemented using LARS software with minimal customization
Pros
User Friendly,Apt solution for Audit Management,Complete end-end Audit Cycle (planning,tracking and closure),Supportive vendor
Cons
There are no as such cons about this product as whatever customization required is achieved
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