CertPro CPA LLC

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the operations manager of Latinlingua. We provide translation and transcreation services to multinational companies, helping them create stronger and more relevant consumer experiences across different markets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CertPro CPA LLC?

We needed help with our ISO 27001 certification.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CertPro CPA LLC conducted an initial audit for our ISO 27001 certification. They assisted us by providing a list of required evidence and subsequently a list of missing evidence for compliance. The team also provided feedback on how some information needed to be presented in the audited documents.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one team member from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

They were referred to me. I chose them because they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2025–January 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We received the certification we were seeking to obtain. We also passed the audit.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

CertPro CPA LLC delivered on time. We communicated via virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed with the speed at which everything was processed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, everything was great.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the Head of Ecosystem Building at iSHARE Foundation. We’re a nonprofit that governs and promotes the iSHARE framework, enabling organisations to share data securely and transparently while maintaining full control and compliance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CertPro CPA LLC to accomplish for the iSHARE Foundation?

We hired CertPro CPA LLC for an ISO 27001 certification audit.

SOLUTION

Can you describe the scope of work CertPro CPA LLC handled for your project at the iSHARE Foundation?

CertPro CPA LLC has handled the audit process and delivered an audit report and certificate.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

We found them through a referral. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve achieved the final certification. The audit process has led to improvements in our organization's procedures and compliance posture. We continue to comply and make changes and improvements regularly.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

Nothing specific.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of a B2B wealth technology SaaS platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CertPro CPA LLC?

We needed help auditing our first ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance certifications.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CertPro CPA LLC provided us with a complete external audit of our ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance. The team delivered detailed reports, recommendations, and certificates of compliance.

What is the team composition?

We didn’t work with a specific team from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

Someone referred CertPro CPA LLC to me. I chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, and they were referred to me.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August 2025–January 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We received strong feedback during audits, which resulted in tighter controls and higher compliance.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

CertPro CPA LLC delivered on time. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

CertPro CPA LLC’s efficient communication and high skills were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn’t think there was anything they could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the legal head of UMU LLC, a SaaS company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CertPro CPA LLC?

We needed help with ISO 27001 certification.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CertPro CPA LLC has handled the entire ISO 27001 certification process.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

We found CertPro CPA LLC through an online search. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget and they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

CertPro CPA LLC delivered the audit report, but not very quickly.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

CertPro CPA LLC's simple communication and high efficiency were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could be quicker.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a technical advisor at Rerato Technologies Private Limited, a software company. We build secure, scalable AI products and platforms, helping companies rapidly design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications through strong engineering, data, and compliance-focused workflows.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CertPro CPA LLC?

We needed support with SOC 2 readiness and attestation to ensure our AI platforms and product engineering workflows met enterprise-grade security, compliance, and data protection standards. The goal was to strengthen trust with customers using our AI app factory and AI-driven products while enabling us to confidently engage with regulated and enterprise clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CertPro CPA LLC has been supporting us with SOC 2 readiness and attestation, ensuring our AI platforms and products meet enterprise-grade security, privacy, and compliance expectations. Their scope of work includes a comprehensive gap assessment, security and process alignment across our AI engineering and delivery workflows, risk assessment, SOC 2 control mapping, evidence readiness, and audit preparation. Key deliverables include a detailed gap analysis report, SOC 2–aligned policies and procedures tailored to our AI development lifecycle, a mapped control framework, and a complete readiness and evidence package that enables a smooth and timely SOC 2 attestation.

What is the team composition?

We work with one teammate from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our engagement with CertPro CPA LLC has delivered clear, measurable outcomes. We’ve successfully achieved SOC 2 attestation on schedule, closed the majority of identified compliance gaps, and implemented standardized security controls across our AI product development and platform operations. As a result, our audit readiness has improved significantly, evidence collection has become faster and more structured, and we can confidently meet the enterprise security and compliance requirements expected by clients using our AI App Factory and Trivana platforms.Specifically, our audit readiness score has increased from approximately 60% to over 95%, the time required to collect and validate evidence per control has decreased by about 40%, and follow-up queries from auditors have dropped by more than 50%. These improvements have ensured smoother SOC 2 attestation for our AI product platforms and internal workflows.Moreover, achieving SOC 2 attestation with CertPro CPA LLC has had a direct business impact. It has enabled us to meet enterprise-grade security requirements in 100% of client discussions, shortened security review cycles by nearly 30%, and increased trust with prospective and existing clients. The attestation has also opened doors to new enterprise opportunities for our AI App Factory and Trivana platforms, supporting growth and expanding our market presence.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

CertPro CPA LLC’s project management is highly organized and professional. They’ve established clear timelines, maintained regular check-ins, and communicated progress consistently throughout the engagement. They’ve delivered all milestones on time, keeping our SOC 2 process smooth, predictable, and aligned with our AI product development and platform release schedules.We communicate in person, via email, and through a messaging app.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stands out most is CertPro CPA LLC’s ability to understand our AI-driven platforms and development workflows and translate complex SOC 2 requirements into actionable steps. Their responsiveness, practical guidance, and hands-on support—especially around control implementation and evidence readiness—have made the compliance process far more efficient and less disruptive to our engineering and product teams.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Overall, our experience has been very positive. If anything, a minor area for improvement could be providing more examples specifically tailored to AI product development and platform operations upfront. That said, they’re always receptive to feedback and quickly adapt their guidance to our unique workflows and requirements.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a freelance AI specialist for Navirego, a software company. We use AI-powered intelligence to analyze maritime incidents, documents, and operations, helping shipping and marine organizations improve safety, compliance, and decision-making.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CertPro CPA LLC?

We needed guidance through SOC 2 readiness and attestation to ensure our AI-driven maritime intelligence platform met enterprise-grade security, compliance, and data protection standards required by global shipping and marine clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CertPro CPA LLC handles our end-to-end SOC 2 readiness and attestation support. Their scope of work includes a comprehensive gap assessment, alignment of security policies and operational procedures, risk assessment, control mapping and implementation guidance, evidence collection support, and audit preparation. Key deliverables include a detailed gap analysis report, SOC 2–aligned policies and procedures, a mapped control framework, and a complete readiness and evidence package that streamlines the attestation process.CertPro CPA LLC supports us across both phases of the SOC 2 process. They lead the readiness assessment by identifying gaps, aligning controls, and preparing documentation and evidence. Then, they support the final attestation by guiding audit preparation, validating evidence, and coordinating closely to ensure a smooth and timely SOC 2 report.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to our geographic location, had pricing that fit our budget, had a great culture fit, offered good value for the cost, and had company values that aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve successfully achieved SOC 2 attestation on schedule, closed the majority of identified compliance gaps, and implemented standardized security controls across our AI-powered maritime platform. As a result, our audit readiness has improved significantly, evidence collection has become faster and more structured, and we can confidently meet the security and compliance requirements expected by enterprise and global maritime clients.Specifically, our audit readiness score has improved from approximately 65% to over 95%, and the time required to collect and validate evidence per control has been reduced by about 40%. We’ve also cut follow-up requests from auditors by more than 50%, reflecting clearer documentation, better control mapping, and a more structured compliance process overall.Moreover, we’ve been able to meet security requirements in 100% of enterprise and RFP discussions, shorten security review cycles by roughly 30%, and increase trust with global maritime clients. The attestation has also unlocked new enterprise conversations that were previously gated by compliance requirements, directly supporting Navirego’s growth and go-to-market efforts.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

CertPro CPA LLC’s project management is highly structured and reliable. They set clear timelines, maintain regular check-ins, and communicate progress consistently throughout the engagement. They deliver all milestones on time, keeping our SOC 2 process predictable and well-coordinated from readiness through final attestation.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stands out most is CertPro CPA LLC’s ability to deeply understand our AI-driven maritime platform and translate complex SOC 2 requirements into practical, actionable steps. Their responsiveness, clarity, and hands-on guidance—especially around evidence readiness and control implementation—make the entire compliance process far more efficient and less disruptive to our engineering and operations teams.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Overall, the experience is very positive, and there are no major gaps in delivery. If anything, the only area for improvement would be providing even more upfront examples tailored to AI-driven maritime use cases. That said, they’re always receptive to feedback and quickly adapt their guidance when additional context is needed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of EIM

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help Tech Startup Founders with fractional GRC (Certification & Compliance) as well as Financial Operations (Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll, etc.)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CertPro CPA LLC to accomplish?

Conduct ISO 27001 Surveillance Audit

SOLUTION

How did you find CertPro CPA LLC?

Referral

Why did you select CertPro CPA LLC over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Conduct ISO 27001 Surveillance Audit
Key Deliverables:
Audit Report
ISO 27001 Certificate

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

CertPro created a project plan to demonstrate work progress for the duration of the project

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

CertPro has been fairly responsive to our needs and has made adjustments when asked.

What was your primary form of communication with CertPro CPA LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Good value proposition

Are there any areas for improvement or something CertPro CPA LLC could have done differently?

More attention to details

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a senior data scientist at Aria Intelligent Solutions. We build enterprise-grade Gen AI and Agentic AI solutions for global clients across tech, finance, healthcare, and retail. Powered by our HarmonIQ orchestration platform, we deliver scalable AI workflows, intelligent copilots, and data-driven automation with real business impact.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CertPro CPA LLC?

We needed guidance through our SOC 2 attestation process to strengthen our overall compliance posture as we scaled our Gen AI and Agentic AI solutions.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CertPro CPA LLC handled our complete SOC 2 readiness and attestation support. Their role was to help us formalize controls, streamline documentation, and ensure we met all security and compliance requirements. Their scope included a detailed gap assessment, policy and process alignment, risk analysis, control implementation guidance, evidence review, and audit preparation. Key deliverables included a full gap report, updated compliance documentation, mapped SOC 2 controls, and a readiness package that streamlined our attestation process.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together between June–December 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our engagement with CertPro CPA LLC resulted in clear, measurable outcomes: we achieved SOC 2 attestation on schedule, reduced compliance gaps by over 80%, and formalized all required security controls. Their guidance also improved our internal documentation quality, accelerated evidence collection, and strengthened our overall security posture as we scaled our AI products.After working with CertPro CPA LLC, we saw a significant improvement in our internal documentation and evidence processes. Our policy and procedure coverage increased from roughly 60%–95%, and our evidence collection time per control dropped by nearly 40% due to the structured templates and guidance they provided. 
We also reduced back-and-forth clarification requests with auditors by more than half, thanks to clearer, standardized documentation.Beyond SOC 2 readiness, we saw several measurable improvements. Our control monitoring cycle became 30% faster, onboarding time for new security processes dropped by nearly 25%, and recurring compliance tasks that previously took days were reduced to a few hours. We also improved cross-team alignment, cutting internal review loops by about 40%, which made our overall compliance operations more efficient and predictable.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

CertPro CPA LLC’s project management was excellent. They maintained clear timelines, proactive communication, and well-structured progress checkpoints throughout the engagement. They delivered everything on time, and in many cases, ahead of the expected schedule without compromising quality. Their organized approach kept the entire SOC 2 process smooth and predictable.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most impressive aspect of working with CertPro CPA LLC was their depth of expertise combined with their responsiveness. They didn’t just provide templates — they understood our Gen AI and Agentic AI workflows and tailored the compliance approach accordingly. Their ability to simplify complex requirements, provide fast guidance, and stay consistently proactive made the entire SOC 2 journey far smoother than we expected.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They’re always improving.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Smrck

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Consumer electronics OEM 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CertPro CPA LLC to accomplish?

• SoC 2 audit n attestation

SOLUTION

How did you find CertPro CPA LLC?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select CertPro CPA LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from CertPro CPA LLC were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Compliance services

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Timely delivery, good response times, within budget, SOC 2 attestation

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes timely n professional

What was your primary form of communication with CertPro CPA LLC?

In-Person Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were very professional and honest

Are there any areas for improvement or something CertPro CPA LLC could have done differently?

None I can think of

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CBO of Aphid Inc, a software company. We provide a platform where individuals and businesses use AI bots to automate tasks, saving time and generating income within a workforce-focused ecosystem.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CertPro CPA LLC?

We needed help with compliance services for our firm. In addition, we required SOC 2 attestation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CertPro CPA LLC provided SOC 2 audit and attestation services. As per our request, they provided a final SOC 2 report.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 6 –10 teammates from CertPro CPA LLC.

How did you come to work with CertPro CPA LLC?

We found them through an online search. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they had a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, their company values aligned with ours, and they had a timely delivery.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October–November 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

CertPro CPA LLC created a roadmap for the project and divided it into tangible measurements based on the results that were to be provided. They ensured to stick to the agreed timelines and budgets, which were broken up based on the data compiled and mutual agreed reports that were to be generated. Every stage of the road map was closed on the final compilation of data based on our approval.

CertPro CPA LLC did a very professional job in making sure to analyze previous bits of data and utilize them to build up on follow-up information to make sure the reports were kept consistent and relevant. On the final report stage, they made sure to sanitize all the data to avoid any redundancies and for clarity.

We tracked timelines, budgets, and the gathering and clearing of relevant data to avoid any noise. We also worked backward to ensure the reports were kept consistent at all times. Overall, we improved our operations based on the reports and advice provided by CertPro CPA LLC.

How did CertPro CPA LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very professional, highly dependable, and receptive to feedback. They also stuck to the promised timelines. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

CertPro CPA LLC brought a lot of domain knowledge and expertise to the table. Hence, they were able to work around any issues or queries that came up and provide a workable solution.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they did a superb job.