AuditDSS vs Consultants

Consultants bring judgment and relationships. AuditDSS brings depth and speed. The best compliance teams use both — but the economics are dramatically different.

AuditDSS Consultant
Cost per assessment $10-22 $15,000-$50,000
Turnaround time < 5 minutes 2-4 weeks
Granularity 146,445 obligations ~12,278 rules (varies)
Risk scoring method 4-axis probabilistic Expert judgment (H/M/L)
Enforcement calibration 23 actions + FATF data Consultant experience
Cascade analysis Bayesian propagation Not typically done
Repeatability 100% consistent Varies by person
Scalability 80-300/month 1 per 2-4 weeks
Control effectiveness review No Yes
Organisational context Document-based only Full context
Regulator relationships No Yes

Not replacement. Augmentation.

The strongest compliance programs combine automated depth with human judgment.

Use AuditDSS for

  • Regular compliance health checks (monthly/quarterly)
  • Pre-audit gap identification
  • Policy update validation
  • Obligation-level gap triage
  • Risk-prioritised remediation planning

Use a consultant for

  • Control design and effectiveness assessment
  • Organisational culture and governance review
  • Regulatory liaison and negotiation
  • Remediation program implementation
  • Board and senior management advisory

Try AuditDSS alongside your next engagement

Run your policy through AuditDSS before the consultant arrives. Compare the depth. See the gaps they might miss.