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A CPA-signed letter, not just an automated check

Accredited.am is a low-cost, largely automated verification option. That is genuinely cheaper — but an automated check returns a result that no licensed professional signs. If your sponsor wants the professional-letter method, AccreditedNow gives you a named CPA's written confirmation, typically within 24 hours, for $99.

Named, licensed CPA signs it Typically within 24 hours Accepted for Reg D 506(c)

Cheaper is not always what your sponsor asked for

If price is the only thing that matters and your sponsor accepts an automated result, a low-cost automated check can be the right call — and we will say so plainly. But there is a real distinction worth understanding before you pay.

An automated check runs software against your inputs and returns a pass/fail. A CPA-signed letter is a written confirmation from a licensed professional who reviewed your documentation and put their signature, license number, and firm on the result. Under Regulation D, Rule 506(c)(2)(ii)(C) specifically names written confirmation from a licensed CPA, attorney, registered broker-dealer, or SEC-registered investment adviser as a method that satisfies the reasonable-steps requirement.

The practical question is simple: ask your sponsor which they require. If they want a CPA or attorney letter — and many issuers and their counsel specifically do — an automated result may not be what they need, and the cheaper option ends up costing you a second verification.

How they compare

AccreditedNow's commitments next to the pattern common to low-cost automated checks.

What matters AccreditedNow Automated checks (typical)
Who stands behind the result A named, licensed CPA — signature, license number, and firm on the letter Software returns a result; no professional attests to it
506(c) professional-letter method Yes — a CPA's written confirmation is named in Rule 506(c)(2)(ii)(C) An automated result is not a professional's written confirmation
Price $99 for individuals · entities from $199 Often lower — a low automated fee
Turnaround Typically within 24 hours · optional 6-hour rush Often instant
What your sponsor's counsel gets A named CPA plus a public certificate they can verify A software result; verifiability varies
Your documents Seen only by your assigned CPA · never sold or shared · deleted after 90 days Handling and retention vary
Investor onboarding (identity + AML) Free, optional add-on on every verification — identity verification (government ID + selfie) plus sanctions and PEP screening (OFAC + global watchlists), alongside the CPA letter. Individuals add it in one click at no extra charge; sponsors can cover it for a whole raise via seat packs Typically a separate KYC/AML product, if offered

Every provider is different and some offer both automated and professionally reviewed products — confirm current specifics with each service. The right column describes common patterns for automated checks, not any one company.

Common questions

What is the difference between an automated check and a CPA-signed letter?
An automated verification check runs software against your data and returns a result, but no licensed professional attests to it. A CPA-signed letter is a written confirmation from a licensed professional who reviewed your documentation. Rule 506(c)(2)(ii)(C) specifically names written confirmation from a CPA, attorney, registered broker-dealer, or SEC-registered investment adviser as a method that satisfies the verification requirement.
Will a sponsor accept an automated check?
It depends on the sponsor. Many issuers and their counsel specifically want the professional-letter method — an independent CPA or attorney's written confirmation — as their evidence of reasonable steps. If your sponsor asks for a CPA or attorney letter, an automated result may not be what they need. Ask your sponsor which they require before you pay.
How much does AccreditedNow cost, and how fast is it?
$99 for an individual verification, published openly. Most letters are issued within 24 hours of complete documents, with an optional Same-Day / Rush add-on that issues within 6 business hours or the add-on fee is refunded.
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. Your documents are encrypted, seen only by your assigned licensed CPA, never sold or shared with sponsors or marketers, and permanently deleted 90 days after your letter is issued. Sponsors receive only the signed letter, never your underlying financials.

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