SmartHubs Documentation

Core Features

Explore the key features that make SmartHubs the leading audit management platform.

Last updated: February 2026

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SmartHubs provides comprehensive audit management capabilities designed specifically for internal audit professionals.

Audit Project Management

Create, organize, and execute audit projects with flexible workflows and templates.

✓ Project Templates

Pre-built templates for common audit types accelerate project setup.

✓ Flexible Workflows

Configure custom workflows that match your audit processes.

✓ Progress Tracking

Real-time dashboards show project status and team productivity.

✓ Timeline Management

Built-in scheduling and milestone tracking keeps audits on track.

✓ Task Assignment

Assign procedures and tasks to team members with automatic notifications.

Evidence & Documentation

Centralized evidence management with version control and audit trails.

✓ Central Repository

Store all audit evidence in one secure, searchable location.

✓ Multiple File Types

Support for documents, spreadsheets, images, videos, and more.

✓ Version Control

Track all versions of documents with date and author information.

✓ Evidence Linking

Link evidence to specific procedures and findings for traceability.

✓ Annotations & Comments

Add annotations directly to documents for team collaboration.

Finding & Observation Management

Document, track, and manage audit findings from identification through resolution.

✓ Finding Documentation

Structured templates for documenting findings with context and impact.

✓ Severity Ratings

Classify findings by severity level (Critical, High, Medium, Low).

✓ Recommendation Development

Create actionable recommendations linked to each finding.

✓ Management Response

Capture management's response and remediation plans.

✓ Finding Approval Workflows

Multi-level review and approval process for quality assurance.

Reporting & Distribution

Generate professional, customizable audit reports with multiple export options.

✓ Automated Report Generation

Generate reports with a single click from audit data.

✓ Customizable Templates

Create custom report templates with your branding and structure.

✓ Executive Summary

Auto-generated executive summary highlighting key findings.

✓ Multiple Export Formats

Export as PDF, Word, Excel, or HTML for easy distribution.

✓ Secure Distribution

Share reports securely with stakeholders with audit trail.

Collaboration & Communication

Built-in collaboration tools for seamless team coordination.

✓ Comments & Discussions

Thread-based discussions on any audit element for clarity.

✓ @Mentions & Notifications

Tag team members and get instant notifications of updates.

✓ Activity Feed

Real-time activity stream shows all project changes.

✓ Status Updates

Track procedure status and completion through the audit lifecycle.

✓ Email Notifications

Automatic notifications keep team members informed of changes.

Access Control & Security

Enterprise-grade security with granular access controls.

✓ Role-Based Access Control

Five predefined roles with ability to create custom roles.

✓ Project-Level Permissions

Restrict access to specific audits and projects.

✓ Two-Factor Authentication

Optional 2FA for enhanced account security.

✓ Complete Audit Trail

Track all changes with who, what, when, and why information.

✓ Data Encryption

AES-256 encryption at rest and SSL/TLS in transit.

Analytics & Dashboards

Real-time insights into audit progress and metrics.

✓ Project Dashboards

Overview of audit progress, timelines, and team productivity.

✓ Key Metrics

Track procedures completed, findings identified, and progress percentage.

✓ Portfolio View

Aggregate view of all audits across the organization.

✓ Custom Dashboards

Create personalized dashboards with widgets you care about.

✓ Export Analytics

Export audit metrics and data for further analysis.

Integration Capabilities

Connect SmartHubs with your existing tools and systems.

  • REST API for custom integrations
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) via SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox)
  • Email integration for notifications
  • Calendar integration for scheduling
  • Webhook support for automated workflows
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