Powerful Analytics for the

Digital Age
The Trusted Tool for Data
Analysis
 Caseware IDEA

For progressive teams looking to maximize their efficiency and

effectiveness, CaseWare IDEA offers a refreshing new analytics
experience, powered by an intuitive interface, advanced analytics,
seamless integrations, and smart enhancements, to deliver agile,
insights-driven reviews faster than ever before.
 Solution diagram for Caseware IDEA
Reporting
Data Sources Options
Relational Key IDEA Features
Databases
1. Data Importation
Excel
PDF & Print 2. Summarization
Reports 3. Extraction
Data imported from 4. Duplicate Check
CSV
CSV files various sources 5. Gap Detection
6. Benford's Law
7. Stratification
Excel files 8. Sampling Email
9. Visualization
Microsoft 10. Pivot Table
Access files Dashboard
11. Join Databases s
SAP System Caseware IDEA 12. Append Databases
Access Installed on 13. Visual Connector
14. Various Reporting Dbase
PC/Laptop/Server Options
XML files
15. Automation using
IDEA script or XML
Caseware IDEA Python
imports data 16. Audit Trail and
from multiple Project Overview PDF
sources
Caseware IDEA® - Expand Your
Analytics Landscape
IDEA® Data Analysis Software is a comprehensive, powerful and easy-to-use
data analysis solution designed by audit experts. With a modern, intuitive
interface and advanced analytical functionalities, IDEA accelerates data
analytics, provides a more user-friendly experience and enables deeper
insights in a timely, cost-effective manner for more informed business
decisions.

Data Analytics is changing the game for audit, accounting and finance
professionals globally. So, when you’re analyzing data for any engagement,
whether you want to detect fraud, or identify anomalies, trends or patterns, you
need a solution that helps you deliver high-quality audits every single time.
 Key Features
Connect & Consolidate
Import information seamlessly and
easily from almost any data source,
in almost any format.
Built-in Workflows
Execute a full suite of analytical
tests for Financial audits with the
SmartAnalyzer FinApp.
Source Data Protection
Protect source data integrity with
read-only access to all imported
datasets.
Explore & Visualise
Pinpoint patterns, trends and
outliers visually based on the
outcomes of tests to focus audit
efforts.
Deliver Key Insights
Use over 100 audit functions for a
robust analysis, including ageing,
duplication detection and Benford’s
Law.
Record Every Step
Follow a clear built-in audit trail that
allows for repeatable analysis and
audit evidence.
Risk-based Sample Model
Apply a risk-based sample model using
systematic, random or monetary unit
techniques, and prioritize areas with
elevated risks.
Advanced Analysis Using
Python
Incorporate advanced analytics in the
analysis process with Python scripting
support.
 Other Features
Support &
Documentation
Passport grants users access to
valuable tutorials as well as sample
scripts, custom functions, videos,
and other documentation.
SmartExporter
Simplifies Extraction of
SAP data
Analyzing SAP® data doesn’t have
to be difficult. Leverage
SmartExporter, an intuitive and
user-friendly, Windows-based
extraction tool, to pinpoint and
export the precise SAP® data
required for your analyses.
IDEA SmartAnalyzer -
Pre-built Routines.
Smarter Analysis
A collection of queries and tasks
that can be used on every audit
engagement to improve audit
quality and consistency.
IDEA Lab - Driving
Innovation in Audit
Analytics
IDEA Lab offers a growing library
of advanced analytics plugins
developed by our industry experts
using the latest technologies.
Powerful Tests
Test whole data sets so auditors
will feel empowered and confident
in their findings.
with your team members on cloud and
Automation
Automate routine functions to boost
productivity, save money and see
results.
IDEA Cloud Share -
Anywhere, anytime
IDEA Cloud Share enables you to
access, store and share project data
manage the audit process more
efficiently.
Identifiable Trends and
Outliers
Conveniently access new insights
without having to write queries.
Pricing for Caseware IDEA licensing
and Trainings
Caseware IDEA offers a flexible licensing model can be used for single
users, corporate users, on-network users as well as off-network users.
A fully licensed IDEA that makes licenses easy to manage, i.e. activate,
renew, and redeploy.
These license types include:

○ Caseware IDEA Standalone Licenses.

○ Caseware IDEA Network Licenses.

Caseware IDEA Licensing Model
Standalone Licensing Option Network Licencing Option

Caseware IDEA Installed on

PC/Laptop Caseware IDEA Network
License Server
• License is installed on each host. • Licenses are shared among users on a first come basis.
• The license is independent and only • Licenses are managed by license server installed within
accessible to the user logged onto the PC. your network.
• Single User - Register via authorization • Works on Citrix/Virtualized environments and internal
code. networks.
• Multi-User - Register via single authorization
code.

• Provisional License - Temporary license for IDEA which allows the use of IDEA for 15 days.
• Trial License - Trial/Demo license for IDEA where expiry date can be set to 30 days.
System Requirements
Caseware IDEA is a 64-bit application that supports the following Microsoft Windows deployments:

Operating Systems Product Virtual Machine Remote Desktop Citrix/Terminal Server

• *Windows 7 IDEA Standard   
• Windows 8.1 Update 1
IDEA Network   
• Windows 10
• Windows 11 IDEA Educational   

• Windows Server 2012 IDEA Standard   

R2 Update 1
IDEA Network   
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2019 IDEA Educational   
• Windows Server 2022

• *As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft Corporation ended support for Windows 7.
Caseware IDEA 11.2 is the last production release that will support Windows 7.
• A virtual machine is an instance of Windows and requires a hypervisor to run.
• Remote Desktop is the use of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to a physical or virtual
machine.
• The use of the Citrix suite to deploy Single Session, Multi-Session or Golden Images.
 Software Requirements
Supporting Software
If the following applications are not already installed, the IDEA
installation program will install them automatically:
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 (64-bit) Redistributable Package
• Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime Installer (x64)
• Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 (64-bit)
Redistributable
Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 (64-bit) Redistributable
will not be installed if any 32-bit Microsoft Office software/drivers
are detected on your machine.
DPI/Display Scaling
IDEA does not support DPI/display scaling. For high resolution
monitors/screens, it is recommended to adjust the screen
resolution for legibility.
For Windows 10, it is also recommended to enable the Override
high DPI scaling behavior feature and select scaling performed
by System. To enable this feature, access the Properties dialog
box for idea.exe and click Change high DPI settings on the
Compatibility tab.
Technical Notes
Coexistence of IDEA and CaseWare Network License Server
• In a network implementation, do not install IDEA on the same
machine as CaseWare Network License Server as it could
corrupt the licensing system.
Coexistence of Different IDEA Versions
• Different IDEA versions (e.g., IDEA 10 and IDEA 11) cannot
exist on the same machine.
Microsoft Office
• IDEA is compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 (64-bit) or later.
CaseWare Working Papers
• IDEA is compatible with CaseWare Working Papers 2017,
2018, and 2019.
• IDEA only supports a single implementation of CaseWare
Working Papers. Concurrent installed versions of CaseWare
Working Papers are not supported.
Microsoft Access Import and Export Requirements
• Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 (64-bit) is required to
import Microsoft Access files or export IDEA databases to
Microsoft Access files.
 Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirements Technical Notes
Hardware Minimum Recommended If you are running IDEA and Caseware IDEA License Manager
behind a firewall or proxy, ensure the following:
• HTTP/TCP Port 80 and HTTPs/TCP 443 must be accessible.
Processor 64-bit, Multi-core 64-bit, Multi-core These ports are used for online license registration, accessing
Passport, IDEA Lab and Caseware Cloud.
RAM 8 GB 16 GB • If these ports are not accessible, offline registration must be used.
Passport, IDEA Lab and Caseware Cloud will not be accessible.
• UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 5093 must be open on the
Disk Space 100 GB 500 GB
Caseware Network License Server (NLS) machine and all IDEA
Administrator Privileges client machines to allow proper communication.
Disk Type HDD (Hard Disk SSD (Solid State Drive) • The following two license servers must be accessible:
Drive) • https://elicense.caseware.com
• https://elicense2.caseware
ARM-Based Processors
IDEA does not run natively on Apple macOS. However, IDEA may Administrator Privileges
run on a macOS using a Windows virtualization solution (e.g.,
Parallels Desktop). Caseware IDEA does not test this functionality All editions of IDEA and its associated tools must be installed with
and we rely on the virtualization solution's conformance statement for administrator privileges.
compatibility.
 Caseware IDEA Trainings: Summary
Introductory Training
Overview The aim of the IDEA introductory
course is to allow for easy navigation,
understanding and use of the IDEA®
software.
Prerequisites Knowledge of Computer Operating
system operation and Microsoft Office.
Key Topics • Introducing IDEA
• Managing Databases
• Importing Data
• Reconciling the Data
• Building Complex Equations
• Using Report Reader
• Using Multiple Databases
Recommended Individuals new to IDEA data analysis.
Attendants
Duration 4 Days
Cost USD 890
Advanced Training
The aim of this course is to provide
mastery of IDEA® and deepen the
user’s expertise using case study
approaches.
• IDEA Introductory Course,
• Minimum of 1month working
knowledge of IDEA
• Advanced imports
• Advanced Extractions
• Advanced Sampling
• Advanced Data Profiling
• Benford’s Law
• Custom Functions
• Advanced Statistical Methods
Individuals intending to further their
analysis skills using advanced
techniques.
5 Days
USD 1,200
Scripting Training
The aim of this course is to provide an
overview of the process of creating a
script using IDEAScript.
• IDEA Introductory Course and/or
IDEA Advanced Course;
• 3 months working knowledge of IDEA
(Recommended)
• Understanding IDEAScript
• Working with Scripts
• Customizing a Script
• The Language Browser
• Functions and Subroutines
• Array Handling
• Creating Dialog Boxes
Individuals interested in automating their
day to day analysis procedures and
tasks.
5 Days
USD 1,200
 Caseware IDEA License: Pricing
Units Currency IDEA Standalone IDEA NLS Corporate IDEA NLS Concurrent

1 User USD 1,764 7,646 13,529

2+ Users USD 1,611 4,552 7,258

3+ Users USD 1,529 3,493 5,164

5+ Users USD 1,423 2,599 4,282

10+ Users USD 1,282 1,870 3,858

25+ Users USD 1,105 1,340 3,329

50+ Users USD 976 1,093 2,940

100+ Users USD 858 917 2,623

250+ Users USD 717 740 2,188

Sample application areas for Caseware
IDEA
Testing controls from many departments without data analytics puts your
organization at risk for fraud, policy abuse, and wasted profits.
Below are sample areas of application:

○ Internal Audit.

○ External Audit.

○ Corporate and Finance.

○ Governance, Risk & Compliance.

○ Government.
Data Analytics Transforms Internal Auditors Into
Strategic Advisors
Internal Audit - Become Indispensable
As organizations continue to enhance their business technologies and the
quality of their data, your team has the opportunity to deliver even higher
value with the power of data analytics. The Caseware integrated suite
boosts the performance of internal audit teams by providing you with the
capability to:
● Prioritize areas with elevated risk
● Analyze 100% of transactions, regardless of type, volume or location in
less time
● Deliver better audit coverage and assurance
● Quickly identify suspicious or fraudulent transactions
● Improve operations, compliance initiatives and internal audit reputation
● Become a trusted advisor to the organization
Use Data Analytics & Drive the Quality of the
Analysis
External Audit - Transform the External Audit
Technology opens up your organization to large amounts of data. As this
information grows exponentially, searching for anomalies can feel
daunting and providing an efficient audit can feel impossible. Leveraging
data analytics not only accelerates analysis but allows you to fully
harness the knowledge hidden within the data – quickly and effectively.
Data analytics drive the success of your firm by allowing you to utilize:
● Audit specific commands including Benford’s Law, Fuzzy Duplicate,
Gap Detection, Summarization and Sampling
● Advanced analytics with customizable scripts
● An audit trail you can trust for repeatable analysis
● Seamless integrations for easy collaboration
Perform Root Cause Analysis & Protect Revenues

Corporate & Finance – A Consolidated View of Your Financial

Controls
Testing controls from many departments without data analytics puts your
organization at risk for fraud, policy abuse, and wasted profits. Prevent this by
using a solution that easily connects to multiple financial processes and
applications. This consolidated view eliminates blind spots, stops improper
payments and automates reconciliations to transform your team from operations
to strategic advisors. Elevate your finance department by using our solution to:
● Analyze 100% of transactions in less time from multiple sources seamlessly
● Collaborate with the entire finance team to share data analysis insights in
real-time
● Quickly identify suspicious or fraudulent transactions in areas such as
general ledger, payroll and travel & entertainment (T&E) expenses
● View data in customizable panels within shareable dashboards for quick
identification of risk areas
Use Analytics to Drive Insights, Produce
Efficiencies and Ensure Compliance
Governance, Risk & Compliance – Slash Uncertainty with
Analytics
Relying on policy alone to assess the performance of your organization
leaves you open to oversight. This creates needless uncertainty –
something your stakeholders can’t afford. Data analytics can be used in
your Governance, Risk and Compliance process to ensure your entire
organization is on the same page, and that the right people can
effectively address any potential risks. Connect the internal goals, and
transform the way the team manages GRC activities by using our
integrated suite to:

● Join data sources to create a bird’s eye view of the organization’s

systems and processes for better governance
● Cut waste and watch the risk of internal controls
● Repeat processes in a consistent manner to boost the productivity &
effectiveness of compliance efforts
Increase Transparency While Reducing Fraud and
Waste
Government – Oversee, Be Accountable & See Results
You feel pressure to keep up with rising reporting demands with fewer
resources, and constituents expect increased efficiency, transparency, and
accountability. Satisfy these increasing demands, and surpass strategic
objectives with our integrated suite. We help government agencies drive
financial and IT governance, gain an in-depth knowledge of data and automate
ongoing data analysis. This allows you to eliminate blind spots, stop improper
payments, and manage grant payments, on time and on budget. Accelerate
your analysis by using data analytics to:
● Examine 100% of the data to oversee all activities and transactions for
effective oversight
● Automate audit testing to reduce mundane work to save time and money
● Present results and insightful statistics in shareable dashboards based on
audit intelligence for timely reports
● Analyze controls across agencies, departments, business processes, custom
applications or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms such as SAP®
and Oracle®
Sample clients in the region

KPMG is the authorized distributor of Caseware IDEA licenses, trainings

implementations, support and maintenance across the region. They include:
○ Kenya.
○ Uganda.
○ Tanzania.
○ Rwanda.
○ Burundi.
○ Ethiopia.
○ South Sudan.
○ Somalia.
○ Djibouti.
○ Eritrea.
○ Comoros.
○ Sudan.
 Caseware IDEA Clients in East Africa – Automation
using Caseware IDEA
KCB Group –
Automated Reporting
on Audit Remediation
on TeamMate
KPMG designed an
automated solution that
reports on remediation of
audit issues on TeamMate.
The reports include
remediation status across
divisions, aging, retargeted
issues and monthly closure
rate.
Safaricom PLC – Uganda Revenue ECLOF Kenya –
Continuous Monitoring Authority (URA) – Continuous
KPMG implemented a Continuous Monitoring Monitoring
Continuous Auditing Continuous
KPMG implemented
Monitoring a that
solution for KCB KPMG implemented a
Continuous Monitoring
monitor processes and notify KPMG implemented a Continuous Monitoring
solution for of
them in case Safaricom
exceptions.that
The Continuous Monitoring solution for ECLOF Kenya
KCB teamprocesses
monitor then reviewsand
the that monitor processes
solution for URA that
exceptions
notify them and
inresolves
case ofthem in
a timely manner. monitor processes and and notify them in case of
exceptions. The Safaricom notify them in case of exceptions. The ECLOF
team then reviews the exceptions. The URA team Kenya team then reviews
exceptions and resolves then reviews the exceptions the exceptions and
them in a timely manner. and resolves them in a resolves them in a timely
timely manner. manner.
 Caseware IDEA Clients in East Africa - Snapshot

Selected Clients
 Caseware IDEA Clients in East Africa - Snapshot

Selected Clients
To know more, contact us:
Denis Mutinda
Senior Manager
KPMG Advisory Services Limited
T: +254 709 576 116
E: dmutinda@kpmg.co.ke

Maurice Nkinyili
Manager
KPMG Advisory Services Limited
T: +254 709 576 858
E: mnkinyili@kpmg.co.ke