Clear Expectations

We work from the deliverables (e.g. the draft SAS 70, SSAE16, or royalty compliance report) backward to clearly establish expectations around controls and the testing that will be performed before fieldwork ever begins. By drafting the report first, we can verify we understand the client’s environment and the client understands what will be tested and why.

Clear communication and knowing what to expect is the key to successful SAS 70 or SSAE 16 audit and the client achieving an unqualified audit report. After years of experience, Linford & Company learned to prepare draft reports early in the audit process and to discuss them with management so the expectations on both sides are exceedingly clear and there are no surprises, particularly late in the audit.

Learn more about our SAS 70 methodology and approach.