Third Party Verification (Comfort) Requests: What Are Options for Responding and How to Determine Which Professional Standards to Apply
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Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Central
2 CPE (2 technical)
Course code: 25WA-405C
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Frequently, third parties may request certain financial and nonfinancial information to be verified by the external accountant (often referred to as ";comfort letters"). This course will provide insight into how to respond to requests for comfort in a way that will minimize professional liability risk.
Major subjects
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Common third party verification requests
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Differentiating the allowable options for responding to requests for comfort, including SSARS, SAS and SSAE engagements
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Critical elements of professional standards that may apply to nonattest and attest services p
Learning objectives
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Describe the various nonattest and attest options available for appropriately responding to third party verification requests
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Explain how to select the most appropriate type of engagement to meet the client's needs
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Discuss how to meet the needs of your client and satisfy third parties, without putting your practice at risk
Who should take this program?
- Anyone who performed nonaudit services
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