In a significant move toward audit modernization, Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI), one of the United States' top 25 accounting firms, has announced its adoption of Caseware's comprehensive Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS) Suite. This strategic partnership, revealed on April 21, 2026, marks a pivotal step in CRI's transformation into a cloud-first, technology-driven audit practice poised for the agentic age.
Embracing Comprehensive Audit Technology
The agreement encompasses the full deployment of the DAS Suite, including DAS, DAS PCR, and DAS EBP applications, alongside Caseware's Taxflow and Sherlock tools. This integrated package is designed to support CRI's assurance and advisory practice transformation, with a nationwide rollout scheduled to commence in summer 2026. By centralizing operations within Caseware's cloud environment, CRI aims to enhance security and streamline workflows as the firm continues its growth trajectory through acquisitions.
A Solution for High-Growth Challenges
Prior to this adoption, CRI faced typical obstacles encountered by rapidly expanding firms: time-consuming file management, inefficiencies in testing and risk assessment, and operational complexities in scaling across an increasing client base. The DAS Suite addresses these issues by offering an end-to-end, single-workflow audit experience. Built on the Caseware platform, DAS leverages a transformative methodology developed by the AICPA in collaboration with audit professionals from leading firms, reimagining the audit process with a data- and risk-driven approach.
Key Drivers Behind the Decision
CRI's selection of Caseware was influenced by several critical factors. The firm expressed confidence in Caseware's product vision and AI roadmap, the AICPA's innovative DAS methodology, and the strategic partnership with CPA.com. As a technology-forward firm recognized for its innovation, CRI sought a partner capable of securing an end-to-end workflow in an agentic world—a need fulfilled by Caseware. This collaboration, combined with implementation expertise from CPA.com, is expected to enable CRI to deliver deeper client insights and improve both client and auditor experiences.
Advancing Audit Quality and Efficiency
The DAS Suite is heralded as the profession's most advanced and only fully integrated, cloud-based audit solution. It dynamically utilizes data from client acceptance through reporting and lockdown, streamlining engagement flow, enabling effective risk assessment, reducing redundancy, and supporting integrations while promoting higher audit quality. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also strengthens the value delivered to clients through deeper data utilization.
Gaining Momentum in the Industry
Caseware's DAS continues to gain traction across top 100 accounting firms, with CRI's adoption underscoring its growing influence. By transitioning to this integrated cloud environment, CRI reinforces its commitment to modernization, positioning itself to scale significantly over the next two years. This move aligns with broader trends in the accounting sector toward AI-powered tools and cloud-based solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence.
