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.
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.
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.
A named, licensed CPA reviews your documents and issues your accredited investor verification letter — typically within one business day, for $99.
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