Journal Entry Testing & Fraud Detection

Detect management override and fraudulent journal entries with AI. Analyze 100% of JEs in hours instead of sampling 5-10% over weeks.

Comprehensive JE Analysis

Manual JE Analysis

  • Manual entries by senior management
  • Entries without supporting docs
  • Unusual account combinations
  • Large manual adjustments
  • Entries bypassing workflow

Period-End Clustering

  • Last-day entries concentration
  • Month-end/quarter-end spikes
  • Year-end adjustments
  • Post-close entries
  • Timing manipulation patterns

Offsetting Entries

  • Entries reversed next period
  • Same amount opposite entries
  • Wash transactions
  • Temporary adjustments
  • Reversal patterns

Round Number Detection

  • Suspiciously round amounts
  • Consistent round numbers
  • Estimated adjustments
  • Plug entries
  • Balancing figures

Unusual Accounts

  • Rarely used accounts
  • Dormant account activity
  • Unusual account pairs
  • Revenue/expense manipulation
  • Balance sheet adjustments

User & Authorization

  • Entries by unauthorized users
  • Segregation of duties violations
  • Maker-checker bypasses
  • After-hours entries
  • Weekend/holiday entries

Why CORAA for JE Testing

100%
JE Coverage

Analyze all journal entries, not just 5-10% sample

90%
Time Reduction

Complete JE testing in hours instead of weeks

15+
Fraud Indicators

Comprehensive fraud detection across multiple dimensions

Who Uses JE Testing

External Auditors

Perform JE testing as required by auditing standards (ISA 240, AS 2401)

  • Fraud risk assessment
  • Management override detection
  • Audit evidence
  • Compliance with standards

Internal Audit Teams

Monitor journal entries for fraud and control violations

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Fraud detection
  • Control testing
  • Risk assessment

Finance Controllers

Ensure integrity of financial reporting and prevent manipulation

  • Financial integrity
  • Error detection
  • Process improvement
  • Control monitoring

Forensic Auditors

Investigate suspected fraud and financial statement manipulation

  • Fraud investigation
  • Evidence gathering
  • Pattern analysis
  • Red flag identification

Transform Your JE Testing

Analyze 100% of journal entries with AI-powered fraud detection