For Pre-IPO Companies

IPO-ready controls.
Without the Big 4 fees.

SOX readiness is a 12–18 month programme. AssurAI automates the scoping, control design, testing, and ICFR documentation your external auditors will require — at a fraction of the cost of a consulting-led build.

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12–18moTypical SOX readiness timeline
70%Documentation time saved
$499Per month — vs $200K consulting
PCAOBAS 2201 aligned from day one

The Problem

SOX is the most complex part of going public. Most companies start too late.

External auditors require a year of documented, tested controls before your first 10-K. Building that from scratch — with consultants — costs $200K–$500K. There's a better way.

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You don't know where to start
SOX scoping, materiality, FSLI identification, control design — the methodology is complex and the documentation standards are exacting.
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Consulting fees are enormous
Big 4 and advisory firms charge $150–$350/hr for SOX readiness work. A typical pre-IPO engagement runs $200K–$500K before you go public.
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External auditors are demanding
Your future external auditors expect PCAOB AS 2201-standard documentation, IPE validation, deficiency analysis, and a clear audit trail. Spreadsheets won't pass muster.
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Continuous monitoring doesn't exist
Pre-IPO companies often have no continuous monitoring. First-year SOX requires demonstrating controls operated effectively all year — not just at year-end.

Your AI Toolkit

Your complete pre-IPO SOX toolkit.

From FSLI scoping to Audit Committee reporting — AI builds the documentation your external auditors expect.

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SOX Scoping & FSLI Analysis
Upload your trial balance. AI calculates materiality, identifies in-scope FSLIs, and generates a scoping memo ready for external auditor review.
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Control Design & RACM Builder
AI generates your risk-control matrix from process descriptions. Control attributes, owners, frequency, and type — all documented to PCAOB standard.
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Test Script Generator
AI writes attribute-level test scripts for each control type — automated, manual, IT-dependent, and management review controls.
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Deficiency Classification
AI classifies findings as CD, SD, or MW per AS 2201. Documents compensating control analysis and aggregation assessment.
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ICFR Documentation
AI drafts management's assessment of ICFR, 302 certification support package, and Audit Committee report.
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Year-on-Year Rollforward
After Year 1, roll your entire control environment forward. Prior year results retained as reference, new year testing starts automatically.

PCAOB AS 2201. From day one.

Every AssurAI SOX output is pre-aligned to PCAOB AS 2201, SEC reporting requirements, and the documentation standards your Big 4 auditors will inspect.

SOX Section 302SOX Section 404PCAOB AS 2201COSO 2013COBIT 2019SEC Cyber RulesIIA Standards 2025
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Common Questions

Pre-IPO SOX questions.

When should we start building SOX controls before our IPO?
Start at least 18 months before your target IPO date. Your external auditors will need to see controls operating effectively for a full fiscal year before they can issue an ICFR opinion. AssurAI helps you get the documentation and testing framework in place quickly so that clock starts ticking sooner.
Do we need a full internal audit team to use AssurAI?
No. Many pre-IPO companies using AssurAI have a CFO or controller doing SOX work alongside their day job. The AI handles documentation drafting, test script creation, and workpaper generation — your team reviews and approves rather than building from scratch.
Will our external auditors accept AssurAI-generated documentation?
Yes. AssurAI outputs follow PCAOB AS 2201 format and COSO 2013 framework standards — the same documentation standards used by Big 4 firms. External auditors assess the quality and completeness of documentation, not the tool that generated it.
How does the year-on-year rollforward work?
After Year 1, you roll the entire control environment forward into a new annual file. Controls, risk ratings, and prior year results carry forward as reference. Test results reset to "Not Started" for the new year. Prior year deficiencies auto-create remediation items. Materiality recalculates when you upload the new trial balance.