Scope Statement
Define precisely which accounts, dates, and transactions are covered and what was examined or excluded.
A concise attestation reduces ambiguity, speeds approvals, and creates a defensible audit record by documenting who verified financial facts and under what conditions.
Organizations use Finance Attestation Letters where independent confirmation of financial data is required by third parties.
Recipients rely on clear signatory authority, dated statements, and supporting schedules to accept an attestation as reliable evidence.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Type | Electronic signature with audit trail; use PKI when non-repudiation is required |
| Signer Authentication | Email link plus optional SMS or ID verification for higher assurance |
| Supporting Attachments | Attach reconciliations, bank statements, or schedules as locked exhibits |
| Retention and Audit | Enable full audit trail, timestamping, and long-term export |
Match platform capabilities to the attestation’s legal and operational needs before e-signing.
Confirm the chosen platform preserves an immutable audit trail, secure storage, and export formats acceptable to requestors.
Define precisely which accounts, dates, and transactions are covered and what was examined or excluded.
Include any limitations, assumptions, or reliance on third-party data to limit unintended liability.
Provide signer name, title, corporate capacity, and date to establish authority and attribution.
Attach reconciliations, bank confirmations, or transaction listings referenced in the attestation.
Include a responsible contact for follow-up and verification questions.
State where originals and electronic records are stored and for how long.
Some payers request an attestation and expect delivery within 3–7 business days.
Lenders may require recent attestations dated within 30–90 days of closing.
Auditors often set 10–14 day deadlines for evidence production during fieldwork.
Grantors may require attestations by specific reporting due dates in agreements.
Regulators set statutory or contract deadlines—confirm the exact timeline in the request.
Recipient issues scope and required date by which attestation must be furnished.
Finance compiles ledgers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for review.
Designated official reviews, signs, and dates the attestation letter.
Letter is delivered electronically and retained with an audit trail for the retention period.
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A borrower supplies a bank account attestation to a lender confirming balance as of a specific date
A nonprofit attests to allowable expenses for a grant reporting period