Title and Period
Clear title identifying the report as a compilation and precise reporting period to avoid misinterpretation by third parties.
A compilation provides a clear, organized presentation of financial data at lower cost and shorter lead time than audited statements. It supports credit applications, internal planning, and due diligence while making the preparer’s role and limitations explicit under professional standards such as AICPA SSARS.
Common preparers include CPAs, accounting firms, and in-house accountants; typical recipients are lenders, buyers, and company leadership.
Use the compilation when cost, timing, or document scope makes review or audit-level assurance unnecessary; ensure users understand the report’s limited assurance nature.
Small investment firm needed timely financials for a bridge loan
Healthcare provider required consolidated statements for a landlord lease negotiation
Clear title identifying the report as a compilation and precise reporting period to avoid misinterpretation by third parties.
Present assets, liabilities, and equity with consistent classification and supporting schedules for significant accounts.
Report revenues and expenses with explanatory notes for non-recurring items or management adjustments.
Provide operating, investing, and financing activity summaries where material to liquidity assessment.
Explain accounting policies, significant estimates, related-party transactions, and any omitted comparative periods.
Include SSARS-compliant language that identifies the preparer and clarifies that no assurance was expressed or provided.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email plus optional SMS code for signer verification |
| Document Versioning | Enable automatic version control with timestamped revisions |
| Audit Trail Capture | Record IP, timestamp, and signer actions for each step |
| Access Controls | Restrict downloads and set expiration for shared links |
Ensure the chosen platform supports secure uploads, robust audit trails, and signer authentication methods suitable for your risk profile.
Choose settings that balance user convenience with required legal and regulatory safeguards, and retain a verifiable audit trail for each distributed report.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (available) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |