Receiving a
BSA audit letter demanding that a company perform an internal
audit or face potential litigation usually results in disruption of
normal business activities. The time it can take to resolve a BSA
audit matter can depend on a few factors:
1. Number of software installations
The BSA requests an audit of all software installations on
the company network, not solely the software installations
identified in the audit letter. A smaller company that uses a small
number of software products can likely perform a complete audit
process easier than a company that has a multitude of products
across multiple organizations.
2. Complexity of the network
Network scanning is one of the processes used to identify
software installations. Companies with one office are usually
easier to scan than companies with multiple offices. Further,
companies that use field employees who work remotely and are not
always connected to the network can add time and trouble to
