Agreed-Upon Procedures

Sometimes the question is not whether you need a full audit. It’s whether you need clear, objective findings on one issue, one process, or one set of transactions. Agreed-upon procedures give you a focused way to test what matters, document what was found, and move forward with better information.

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Focused. Documented. Defensible.

An agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagement is one of the most flexible tools in the assurance toolkit. The scope is defined by you. The procedures, the subject matter, and the criteria are all agreed upon in advance. What you receive is a factual report of findings: what was tested, what was found, and nothing beyond that. No audit opinion. No conclusions that exceed the procedures performed.

That structure is precisely the point. When a lender needs verification of specific financial metrics, a royalty agreement requires periodic compliance testing, a pending acquisition calls for targeted due diligence on a discrete set of accounts, or a contract requires independent third-party confirmation of performance. A full audit introduces scope, cost, and timeline that the situation doesn't warrant. An AUP engagement delivers what's needed: independent, documented findings that the intended users can rely on.

Springline's national practice brings the same rigor, independence, and professional standards to AUP engagements that they bring to a full audit. The difference is scope, not quality. For middle-market organizations that need precision, flexibility, and a clear record of what was tested, our audit professionals bring the discipline and industry experience to make that work hold up.

Design Your Scope

Targeted Questions Need Disciplined Answers

Many organizations are being asked for more precise information, often on a tighter timeline, and around a narrower issue than a full audit is built to address. That’s exactly where agreed-upon procedures have become more valuable.

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The team at Springline is outstanding, which is why I have worked with them over the last five years. They are extremely knowledgeable and always reply quickly to any questions. In addition, they always provide a very quick turnaround on the reports we need to keep moving forward. The team has truly been five-star teammates!

Jim Kelly | Community National Bank

We know when working with the Springline team that we don’t have to worry. They know all the questions to ask and create a seamless process for everyone. I love working with such an experienced, competent and creative team. Their team members are focused, they’re experts, and they’re willing to think outside the box.

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The Springline team has been fantastic. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and help us through taxes making it simple for us. They have been very valuable and are very easy to work with!

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The Springline team is always amazing in terms of responses, turnaround time, and professionalism while being friendly and personable — something I’ve found to be rare in an accounting firm. Tax season is a breeze with Springline in my corner!

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Our Springline team is just that, a TEAM!! We are extremely happy with the communication throughout every project we have with Springline, the thoroughness and completeness of the team’s work is unmatched, resulting in an amazing final product to us the customer!

Tyler Miller | Legacy View Investments

Our Springline team has been very responsive to our expanding needs. They can do simple just fine, but then they kicked into higher gear to take care of our changing more complex financial needs and tax concerns. They brought in a special expert to take care of our new financial demands and create a plan on how to handle them from a tax perspective.

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Scot Sparks | 1900 Baltimore LLC

We chose to work with Springline based on our work together on our personal taxes for which they have always gone the extra mile to make sure we’re taken care of. The team is made of true professionals, while still being approachable. They really get to know you. This isn’t always the case with accounting firms in my experience. It has been a pleasure to work with them.

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What I like best about working with Springline is their family-friendly approach. They instantly make you feel important as a client and not like a number.

Lindsey Miller | Legacy Contracting Group, LLC

It’s been a game-changer. Having three sets of eyes on financial matters keeps us aligned with our growth goals and gives me the peace of mind we’re controlling the business, versus the business controlling us.

Crux KC Marketing Firm | Founder & CEO

They’ve been an excellent business partner for over 12 years, helping us navigate difficult times and enabling us to minimize taxes. They helped us acquire a company and partnered with us as revenues increased significantly in a short time. They also assisted as we exited certain product lines for more profitable ventures. We have been impressed by the strategic deployment of their tax knowledge as well as successful navigation of an exhaustive IRS audit.

Healthcare Company | CFO

Your firm is amazing! Partnering with you is definitely one of the top business decisions of my career. To be able to now pay off outstanding IRS lien and to be current is a wonderful feeling. Thank you for all you do. I appreciate you more than you will ever know

Senior Care Services Company | Business Owner

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What We Deliver

Specialized Agreed-Upon Procedures Capabilities

Springline supports a range of focused engagements that assist clients in their efforts to test facts, document findings, and address specific stakeholder, compliance, or diligence needs. Common areas our practice handles include:

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