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Assurance engagement

Agreed-Upon Procedures

Fact-finding procedures on specific balances, grants, or royalty calculations where a full opinion is not required.

Who it is for

Owners verifying royalty clauses, grant recipients, and buyers checking closing accounts.

Result you receive

A factual findings report listing procedures performed and results obtained, without an opinion.

Included

  • Written list of agreed procedures
  • Sampling or 100% testing as agreed
  • Factual findings report addressed to the named parties

Not included

  • Assurance opinion or conclusion
  • Legal interpretation of contracts

How the work proceeds

Draft procedures with you and any third party

Execute testing

Issue factual findings