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Employment Screening for Law, Accounting, and Other Professional Firms

Reports for law firms, accounting firms, and other professional firms for employment decisions from entry-level to partner to the executive level, with specific research strategies designed to allow the particular client to assess financial and reputational risks and/or establish regulatory compliance related to hiring, promotions, retentions, transfers, lateral hires, independent contractor assignments, specialist engagements, and volunteers.
Accounting Firm Strategies
Law Firm Strategies
General Strategies

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Background Screening for Accounting Firms

Reports for the specific requirements of accounting firms to allow the particular firm to evaluate whether to accept or continue its client engagement, such as public and non-public company audits, tax, etc., with specific research strategies designed to assess the client’s financial and reputational risks, capitalize on opportunities and/or establish regulatory compliance.
Client Acceptance/Client Continuation Strategies

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Background Screening for Business Transactions

Reports for law firms, accounting firms, and other professional firms for employment decisions from entry-level to partner to the executive level, with specific research strategies designed to allow the particular client to assess financial and reputational risks and/or establish regulatory compliance related to hiring, promotions, retentions, transfers, lateral hires, independent contractor assignments, specialist engagements, and volunteers.
Accounting Firm Strategies
Law Firm Strategies
General Strategies

ABOUT SCHERZER INTERNATIONAL

Scherzer International (SI) has been providing specialized background screening reports with its US-based since 1993. Our global clients include commercial and investment banks, private equity funds, and many of the largest law and public accounting firms in the world. With a distinct portfolio of scalable, purpose-specific reports for business transaction due diligence, client acceptance or continuation, employment, and regulatory compliance, our services have proven essential for informed decisions and sustainable risk management.

SI’s core philosophy is to deliver an outstanding client experience and to distinguish itself as an industry leader through the following differentiators:

THE SCHERZER DIFFERENCE

ACTIONABLE REPORTS

  • Prepared domestically and for the unique purpose of each client
  • Easy-to-read format, with comprehensive executive summaries
  • Analysis and narrative summaries of noteworthy or negative information such as litigation, media articles, and regulatory actions

DATA SECURITY AND INFORMATION PRIVACY

  • Safeguards that exceed industry standards
  • Tested and audited security processes for compliance with worldwide data protection laws, rules, and regulations
  • Self-certification under the EU-US Privacy Shield framework to meet legal requirements for transfer of personal data from the EU to the US
  • Material compliance with applicable laws and regulations

CLIENT-CENTERED BEST PRACTICES

  • Single point of contact: dedicated research analyst works on the assignment from start to finish
  • Immediate alerts when negative or noteworthy information is located
  • Individualized daily progress updates

PROVEN RESEARCH AND QUALITY-CONTROL PROCEDURES

  • Search methods specific to a particular courthouse: manual and/or online direct record access to ensure the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date results
  • Established network of vetted international resources
  • Proprietary research methodologies
  • Quality control reviews by specialized staff

TRANSACTION-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

  • Financing and lending
    Investment-related
  • Client acceptance and continuation for accounting firms
  • Employment at all position levels
  • Corporate governance, including board of directors appointments
  • Dodd-Frank/SEC “Bad Actor” Rule 506(d)