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Tellen QM · Firm Quality

Modern quality management for audit firms.

Manage objectives, risks, responses, monitoring, findings, and remediation in one system. Structured workflows for ISQM 1 and SQMS 11 and QC 1000 — all supported today.

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The quality management challenge

A system of quality management, not annual checklists.

SQMS 1 is effective now. PCAOB's QC 1000 becomes effective December 15, 2026. Tellen QM already supports all three standards — quality objectives, risks, responses, monitoring, and findings, connected in one systematic, risk-based system.

8

Interrelated Components

Annual

SOQM Evaluations Required

150+

Markets via GTIL Network

100%

Traceable Documentation

What Tellen QM does

Firm-level quality management, end to end.

Built on Grant Thornton's QMX platform — end-to-end quality management workflows for ISQM 1, SQMS 1, and QC 1000 compliance.

ISQM Component Management

Track all 8 ISQM components with ownership, status, and evaluation progress.

Primary & secondary owners
Linked objectives & risks
Excel exports & dashboards
Risk Assessment & Response

Identify quality risks, map controls, and track residual risk with visual heat maps.

Probability × impact heat maps
Residual risk tracking
Control linkage
Findings & Deficiency Tracking

Full lifecycle management from identification through remediation and closure.

Owner assignment & due dates
Remediation testing
Evidence-backed closure
SOQM Evaluation & Conclusion

Systematic annual evaluation with documented conclusions and audit trail.

Component-level conclusions
Full audit trail
Board-ready annual SOQM report

The Tellen platform

Engagement findings feed firm-level quality management.

Tellen QM is the firm layer of the Tellen platform. Quality Companion enforces quality in the workpaper, QualityScan AI reviews the engagement, and engagement-level findings flow into Tellen QM — so firm monitoring and remediation run on what actually happens on engagements.

Quality Companion · WorkpaperQualityScan AI · EngagementTellen QM · Firm

Where Tellen QM is going

Roadmap to AI quality management.

We're accelerating Tellen QM with AI — bringing the same intelligent automation from our audit workflow products to quality management.

1Today
Enterprise-Grade Platform

Originally developed by Grant Thornton—trusted by firms worldwide. Full ISQM 1/SQMS 1 compliance with risk assessment, findings tracking, and SOQM evaluation workflows.

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QC 1000 Compliance

PCAOB's QC 1000 becomes effective December 15, 2026. Tellen QM now includes full QC 1000 compliance alongside ISQM 1/SQMS 1 coverage.

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AI Enhancement

Tellen AI agents will assist with risk identification, control suggestions, gap analysis, and automated testing—bringing the same AI capabilities from our audit workflow products.

2026 roadmap

AI-enhanced quality management.

AI capabilities that will transform how firms manage quality — from automated standards mapping to intelligent gap analysis and benchmarking.

Standards Mapping

Automatically map issues and remediation plans to relevant standards (ISQM 1, SQMS 1, QC 1000), ensuring all regulatory requirements are addressed efficiently.

Gap Analysis

Use AI to identify gaps between current controls and required standards, and rationalize risk and response strategies for more effective compliance.

Issue Evaluation

Leverage AI guided by the ISQM 1 implementation guide and other frameworks to assess issues consistently and objectively across standards.

Industry Benchmarking

Compare your firm's risk and response strategies with industry benchmarks and use AI to draft tailored responses based on best practices.

Aggregation Analysis

Automatically analyze and aggregate issues, findings, and remediation efforts — surfacing insights into systemic risks and areas for improvement.

Try Tellen QM free for 30 days.

See for yourself how you can customize Tellen QM. Create multiple relationships between quality objectives, risks, and responses — and let testing, findings, deficiency, and remediation workflows drive dashboards that show you what you want to know.

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Two ways in.

Existing QMX Users
  • Seamless transition to Tellen QM
  • All existing data preserved
  • Enhanced with AI capabilities
  • Dedicated migration support
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New to Tellen QM
  • AI-guided SQMS 1 implementation
  • Pre-built templates for common structures
  • Risk assessment accelerators
  • Training and onboarding included
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What are the installation requirements?

Tellen QM is deployed through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace and runs entirely within your firm's Azure environment. A Microsoft Azure subscription is required.

To get started, contact Tellen to discuss licensing and implementation. Once your agreement is in place, you'll receive instructions to activate and deploy Tellen QM in your Azure tenant.

Does Tellen QM integrate with other software applications or systems?

Yes. Tellen QM can integrate with other software applications and systems via APIs.

For questions about integrations or API access, please contact support@tellen.ai.

How does Tellen QM protect customer data?

Tellen QM is deployed within the customer's own Azure environment, and Tellen does not have access to customer data.

All Tellen QM data is stored in your Azure SQL database and encrypted at rest by default. Azure Key Vault is used to securely store credentials and encryption keys. All API communications are protected via SSL/TLS. No passwords or sensitive credentials are exposed outside of Azure Key Vault.

Tellen is SOC 2 Type II certified, providing enterprise-grade security and compliance.

Can Tellen QM be used by smaller firms?
Yes. Tellen QM is designed to scale for firms of all sizes, from smaller practices to large, complex organizations, and supports the establishment and ongoing management of a system of quality management.
Can I try the application before purchase?
Yes. Tellen offers a 30-day trial of Tellen QM. Complete our demo or trial request form to get started.
Multiple people in my organization need access to the solution. How is it licensed?
The Tellen QM license includes unlimited user access. Users are authenticated through the customer's Azure Active Directory, and permissions are managed using Tellen QM role-based access controls.
What training and support are available?

Licensed customers receive access to self-serve training resources, including user guides, configuration documentation, videos, and FAQs.

Tellen also provides implementation support and ongoing assistance for basic support issues during business hours. Training and support resources are accessible directly within the Tellen QM application for all licensed users.

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30-minute platform demo
30-day trial in your environment
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