Auditor AI - Documentation

Auditor AI is an advanced Windows-based audit companion tailored for accounting professionals. It bridges the gap between raw financial data and actionable insights by integrating directly with Tally and leveraging AI to identify discrepancies and summarize audit findings.

Notice: Data Handling during Beta Stage
Important: Please be advised that during the Beta phase, every new update will involve deleting the old database and creating a new one. We recommend that you ~~do not store crucial information~~ in the application for the time being.

Automatic Backups: To ensure your data remains accessible, a backup of the database will be created automatically every time you close the application. These backups will be stored on your system for the number of days specified in your Settings.

Thank you for your patience as we refine the system!

Key Features

Live Tally Integration: Real-time data sync via ODBC.
Smart Auditing: Automated checks for negative stock and ledger inconsistencies.
AI Insights: Executive-level reporting using Large Language Models.

Role-Based Access: Granular permissions for Admins, Auditors, and Viewers.
Local Security: SQLite database ensures your data stays on your machine.
Session Tracking: Full logs of audit activities for compliance.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit recommended)
Framework: .NET 8 Desktop Runtime Download
Software: TallyPrime or Tally.ERP 9 (with ODBC enabled)
Network: Internet access required for AI Summary generation

Installation & Setup

Follow these steps to deploy Auditor AI on your workstation:

Download the package from CARA Tools or GitHub.
Extract the contents to a dedicated folder (e.g., D:\AuditorAI).
Launch AuditorAI.exe. The system will automatically generate the local_audit.db file.
Ensure Tally is open and the "ODBC Server" status is "Enabled" on port 9000.

Default Credentials

Username	Password	Role	Permissions
`admin`	`admin123`	Admin	Full Control & User Management
`auditor`	`auditor123`	Auditor	Run Audits & Export Reports
`viewer`	`viewer123`	Viewer	View Results Only

Security Note: All default accounts require an immediate password change upon first login.

Audit Workflow

Connect: Open Tally and load the desired Company.
Configure: Navigate to the Tally Tab and verify the ODBC connection status.
Scope: Set your Date Range (e.g., April 1 to March 31).
Process: Click Start Analysis. Data is fetched in segments to optimize memory usage.
Review: Analyze flagged items in the data grid.
Report: Click Generate AI Summary to produce a natural-language report of the audit findings.

Data Security & Privacy

Local-First Architecture: Your financial ledgers and client data never leave your local environment.

Local Storage: All credentials and audit logs are stored in an encrypted-at-rest SQLite database.
AI Privacy: When using AI Summarization, only anonymized audit metrics are sent to the API. No PII (Personally Identifiable Information) is transmitted unless explicitly included in your notes.
Brute Force Protection: The application auto-terminates after 3 failed login attempts.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Resolution
ODBC Connection Failed	Verify Tally is running. Check `F1 > Settings > Connectivity > Enable ODBC is "Yes".` `Port: 9000` `Acting as: Both`
AI Summary Error	Check your API Key in Settings and ensure your firewall allows outgoing HTTPS requests.
Database Locked	Ensure only one instance of Auditor AI is running at a time.

Support & Contact

Need assistance? Reach out to our technical team:

Email: help@caratools.com
Telegram: @caratools
WhatsApp: +91 97007 76486