CAAT Accounting Abbreviation

Computer Assisted Audit Technique

Computer assisted audit technique (CAATs) or computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs) is a growing field within the audit profession. It is the practice of using computers to automate the audit processes. it is normally includes using basic office productivity software such as spreadsheet, word processors and text editing programs and more advanced software packages involving use statistical analysis and business intelligence tools. But also more dedicated specialized software are available.