Press Release
Gruntworx, LLC Completes SSAE 16 Type II Examination
Gruntworx, LLC, a Drake Enterprises company and leader in SaaS-based paperless tax
workflow systems, today announced that it has completed its annual Statement on
Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No.16 examination.
The 2011 SSAE 16 report was compiled by the account firm BrightLine CPAs & Associates,
Inc. (formerly SAS70 Solutions). The examination validates Gruntworx’s commitment
to operational excellence and client satisfaction. The SSAE 16 Type II SOC I report
covers the period from November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011.
SSAE16, which supersedes the SAS 70 audit standard, is the adopted version of the
International Standards for Assurance Engagements (ISAE) No. 3402, Assurance Reports
on Controls at a Service Organization, for use in the United States.
About Gruntworx
Gruntworx provides a comprehensive and integrated family of web-based products that
automate client tax document retrieval, organization, data entry, and review. The
GruntWorx family of products has been in use for multiple tax seasons by thousands
of accounting professionals – from sole practitioners to those working in large
regional firms and the Big 4. GruntWorx is the product of choice for tax professionals
– with more than 4 million processed tax forms this past tax season. To date, Gruntworx
products have earned multiple accolades, including back-to-back Technology Innovation
Awards and a Reader's Choice Award from The CPA Technology Advisor, Accounting Today's
Top 100 Ones to Watch, and a K2 Annual Quality Award. For more information, visit
Gruntworxpro.com.
Drake will continue to serve Copanion customers with the solutions they value, while
simultaneously rolling out the GruntWorx line to Drake customers and the broad profession.
The advanced features and functionality of the GruntWorx products will continue
uninterrupted, including integration with the leading tax software applications
in use by professionals today.
About Drake Software
For 34 years, Drake Software has been committed to providing tax professionals the
tools they need to build their businesses and attract new clients. Drake maintains
a steady focus on value, consistent excellence in federal and state programming,
and free electronic filing. In addition to tax preparation software, Drake offers
real-time web reporting, preparer websites, online tax research, free bank product
software, and free state software for all states.