Question 1

What is Audit Intelligence Suite?

Accepted Answer

Audit Intelligence Suite is an AI-powered platform designed for audit, compliance, and regulatory professionals in Saudi Arabia. It provides regulatory analysis, compliance checklists, gap assessments, and an AI chatbot (Hakim) covering SAMA, ZATCA, NCA, PDPL, and Labor regulations.

Question 2

Is the AI output reviewed by licensed professionals?

Accepted Answer

No. All outputs are generated by AI (Anthropic Claude) and have not been reviewed or verified by licensed auditors, lawyers, or regulatory professionals. You must independently verify all outputs against official sources before relying on them.

Question 3

What languages does the platform support?

Accepted Answer

The platform is fully bilingual, supporting both English and Arabic. You can toggle between languages on any page. Hakim can respond in both languages depending on the language of your query.

Question 4

How do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Your access will continue until the end of the current billing period. Refunds are handled per Saudi consumer protection regulations.

Question 5

Is my data secure on the platform?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, encryption at rest, role-based access controls, and regular security assessments. See our Privacy Policy for full details on data security measures per PDPL Article 19.

Question 6

Can I use the outputs in my professional reports?

Accepted Answer

You may use outputs for internal professional purposes, but you may not misrepresent them as independently prepared professional advice or certified compliance reports. You must disclose the AI-assisted nature of the work.

Question 7

Does the platform cover all SAMA circulars?

Accepted Answer

Hakim is trained on publicly available SAMA regulations, frameworks, and circulars. However, AI coverage may not include the very latest updates. Always verify against sama.gov.sa for the most current circulars.

Question 8

Can Hakim help with BCM compliance under SAMA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim can generate Business Continuity Management checklists aligned with SAMA's BCM Framework, including BIA requirements, recovery strategies, and testing obligations. Verify specifics against the latest SAMA BCM circular.

Question 9

Does it cover SAMA cybersecurity framework?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform covers SAMA's Cyber Security Framework including domains such as cyber governance, risk management, third-party security, and incident management. Cross-reference with NCA controls for comprehensive coverage.

Question 10

Can I generate SAMA audit checklists?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Compliance Checklists module can generate detailed checklists aligned with specific SAMA frameworks. Each item maps to the relevant SAMA requirement for easy reference during audits.

Question 11

Does Hakim cover SAMA insurance regulations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers SAMA insurance supervision regulations including actuarial requirements, solvency margins, and anti-fraud frameworks. Always verify against the latest SAMA Insurance Supervision circulars.

Question 12

Can Hakim explain VAT regulations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers Saudi VAT Law and its Implementing Regulations, including registration thresholds (SAR 375,000 mandatory), invoicing requirements, zero-rated supplies, and exempt supplies per ZATCA guidelines.

Question 13

Does it cover e-invoicing (FATOORA) requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform covers ZATCA's e-invoicing regulations including Phase 1 (Generation) and Phase 2 (Integration) requirements, XML format specifications, QR code mandates, and integration timelines.

Question 14

Can I get help with Zakat calculations?

Accepted Answer

Hakim can explain Zakat base calculation methodology, deductible items, and filing requirements per ZATCA regulations. However, actual Zakat calculations should be verified by a licensed tax advisor and filed through ZATCA's official portal.

Question 15

Does the platform cover transfer pricing rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers Saudi transfer pricing regulations including documentation requirements, Country-by-Country Reporting obligations, and arm's length principles as mandated by ZATCA's Transfer Pricing Bylaws.

Question 16

Can Hakim help with customs compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform covers GCC Common Customs Law, tariff classifications, free zone regulations, and customs declaration requirements. Verify specific HS codes and tariff rates against ZATCA's official customs portal.

Question 17

Does it cover excise tax regulations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers Saudi Excise Tax Law including taxable goods categories (tobacco 100%, soft drinks 50%, energy drinks 100%), registration requirements, and reporting obligations per ZATCA regulations.

Question 18

Does the platform cover NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers NCA's ECC-1:2018 framework including all five main domains: Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Defense, Cybersecurity Resilience, Third-Party Cybersecurity, and Industrial Control Systems Security.

Question 19

Can it help with NCA compliance gap assessment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Gap Analysis module can assess your organization's posture against NCA's Essential Cybersecurity Controls and generate a detailed gap report with remediation recommendations prioritized by risk level.

Question 20

Does Hakim cover the Critical Systems Cybersecurity Controls?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform covers NCA's CSCC-1:2019 for critical national infrastructure, including additional controls beyond ECC for organizations operating critical systems as designated by NCA.

Question 21

Can Hakim help with cloud cybersecurity requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers NCA's Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC-1:2020) including requirements for cloud service providers and cloud service subscribers operating in Saudi Arabia.

Question 22

Does Hakim cover Saudi Labor Law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers the Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree M/51) including employment contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, termination rules, end-of-service benefits, and Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements.

Question 23

Can it help with Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform covers Nitaqat program requirements including band classifications (Platinum, Green High/Mid/Low, Yellow, Red), sector-specific quotas, and penalties for non-compliance per HRSD regulations.

Question 24

Does it cover wage protection system (WPS) requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers HRSD's Wage Protection System including registration requirements, salary file upload specifications, compliance deadlines, and penalties for delayed payments as per Ministerial Decision No. 73277.

Question 25

Can Hakim explain end-of-service benefit calculations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers end-of-service benefit rules under Labor Law Articles 84-86, including the half-month per year (first 5 years) and full-month per year (thereafter) formula, and provisions for resignation vs. termination scenarios.

Question 26

Does the platform cover GOSI requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers General Organization for Social Insurance requirements including contribution rates (employer 12%, employee 10% for Saudi nationals), registration obligations, and occupational hazard provisions.

Question 27

Does the platform cover Saudi PDPL compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers the Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree M/19) including data subject rights (Articles 14-18), lawful processing bases (Article 6), cross-border transfer rules (Article 29), and data breach notification requirements (Article 20).

Question 28

Can Hakim help with data protection impact assessments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform can guide you through DPIA requirements under PDPL, including when assessments are mandatory, key risk factors to evaluate, and documentation requirements. Formal DPIAs should be reviewed by your DPO.

Question 29

Does it cover data subject rights under PDPL?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hakim covers all data subject rights under PDPL Articles 14-18: right to access (Art. 14), right to correction (Art. 15), right to destruction (Art. 16), right to withdraw consent (Art. 17), and right to object (Art. 18).

Question 30

Can Hakim help with cross-border data transfer compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The platform covers PDPL Article 29 requirements for international data transfers, including adequacy assessments, contractual safeguards, and SDAIA guidelines for permitted transfer mechanisms.

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