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ABC Launches New Online Filing Tools That Offer Credit Options For Newspapers

On October 8, ABC will launch a new series of online tools for newspaper members called Audit QuickLink.

Audit QuickLink helps streamline the audit process by letting newspapers submit ABC audit documents and forms electronically prior to the auditor’s arrival. Newspapers are encouraged to take advantage of these online filing tools for their September-ending audits to help reduce audit costs and time.

“Audit QuickLink is a welcome tool for newspapers looking to improve efficiencies in their audit,” said ABC’s Ken Shultz, vice president of field auditing. “One of the greatest benefits of the tool is that it allows newspapers to provide a substantial volume of audit documentation prior to the auditor’s scheduled visit. This puts members a few steps ahead in the auditing process and can help lower audit costs.”

Highlights of the tools:

Cost-savings: Complete the Paragraph 3 worksheet and Online ABC Book and receive a credit on your next audit.

Interactive: Members and auditors can work on documents and forms within the tools at the same time.

Secure: The login for the tool is member-specific and password protected.

Accessing Audit QuickLink

1. Go to the Newspaper Publisher Support Center.
2. Click on Audit QuickLink under the training and resources section.
3. For the login information, members need to enter their online filing name, username and password, followed by their member number.

ABC will hold a free webinar on October 16 at 11 a.m. CDT. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Some of the topics covered at the webinar will include:

• How to navigate the online tools
• Ways to obtain a credit
• Benefits of using the online tools

If you have any questions about the sections of Audit QuickLink or how to earn a credit, contact your audit manager.

Related Links:
Audit QuickLink Online Tools Information
Press Release: ABC Board Reduces Audit Costs, Freezes Rates, Modified U.S. and Canadian Newspaper Rules
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