Attestation Services

With Attestation Services, we provide conclusions that confirm the reliability of written information requested of you, or used by third parties. In these engagements, we provide independent verification of information, other than financial statements, by examining, reviewing or applying agreed-upon procedures to the subject matter at hand—for example: determining your compliance with a contract. Or, we can provide assurance regarding an assertion about the subject matter—for example: confirming that what your company is reporting is correct.

In applying the same tools we use in performing audits and reviews to attestation services, Hein’s Assurance Services professionals’ experience and expertise improve the quality of the information for decision makers; and our reputation for integrity reinforces the credibility of your company.

The subjects of attestation engagements may take many forms, including:

• Internal control systems and processes
• Historic or anticipated performance
• Non-financial performance or condition information such as physical characteristics
• Break-even analyses
• Behavior information, such as compliance or contract provisions

Attestation engagements are used in diverse situations, for example:

• Service organization reports (SSAE 16/SAS 70)
• Agreed-upon procedures engagements
• Reporting on financial forecasts and projections
• Reporting on pro forma financial information
• Reporting on an entity’s internal control over financial reporting
• Compliance attestation