Midship

Midship is an AI tool built specifically for SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance testing. It uses autonomous AI agents to perform audit tests according to your established audit plan. You upload a batch of control evidence documents, and Midship's system parses, classifies, and matches each document to the relevant test samples. The AI then follows your audit procedures to extract support, test control attributes, and document every step of the process.

What makes Midship stand out is its focus on the complete audit workflow. It doesn't just analyze data; it creates fully formatted work papers that auditors can review directly. The platform includes an Excel Add-in, so teams can stay within their familiar spreadsheet environment while reviewing AI-generated conclusions, with each value linked back to its source document. The tool is designed to handle a broad spectrum of controls, from IT General Controls (ITGC) like password policies and user termination, to manual financial reviews such as bank reconciliations and payroll tie-outs.

This tool is for audit teams at public companies who are tired of manual, repetitive testing work. It helps internal auditors become more efficient by automating the 'grunt work'—Midship claims customers automate up to 87% of their SOX programs. The primary benefit is regained time: auditors can focus on high-judgment tasks and complex analysis instead of evidence gathering and basic documentation. It also offers a path to reduce reliance on expensive external co-sourcing consultants while maintaining audit quality.