Agreed Upon Procedures

Typically, a business owner is interested in having an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm, like Whalen CPAs, perform procedures related to specific financial elements to determine their accuracy or functionality. The CPA would be responsible for applying specific procedures, developed and agreed upon prior to the commencement of engagement within the organization.

Examples of Agreed Upon Procedures engagements include:

• Testing of Internal Controls Within an Organization.
• Application Procedures to Test Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Accounts Payable, etc.
• Reconciliation of Cash and Aging of Accounts Receivable.
• In connection With a Merger or Acquisition:
  • Verify Cash and Securities.
  • Examine Gross Sales.