CTAPP Compliance Reviews Made Simple

CPAClub is approved by the State Bar of California to perform CTAPP compliance reviews. Trusted by more than 50 law firms, our structured approach minimizes disruption and keeps your firm focused on billable work.

2025 Firm of the Year

Trusted by More than 50 Leading Attorneys and Law Firms

A Structured Approach to CTAPP Compliance Reviews

Our approach aligns with the State Bar of California’s required agreed-upon procedures, with findings reported directly to the State Bar under strict confidentiality and independence requirements.

CTAPP Summary

What to Expect During a CTAPP Compliance Review

The CTAPP compliance review evaluates key components of your client’s trust account activity to assess completeness, accuracy, and compliance with State Bar requirements.

What You Gain from a CTAPP Compliance Review

What Our Passholders Say

“I appreciate how hard your team worked to pull together resources we needed (or thought we might need) on such short notice. You guys really understood what we were looking for and how to best address our resource gap.”

Kate Elder

SVP Controller

“We’re a smaller firm, and I knew we had to do something about SQMS—but I could never fit it in with the day-to-day of running the audit practice and the firm. Finding out about CPAClub was like heaven sent.”

Wade Whitlow

Partner, KM&L

“CPAClub is collaborative, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Their team makes completing projects effortless, offering expert guidance and solutions every step of the way…they truly cared and made the process smooth and stress-free!”

Ethel Corral

Senior Accountant, Vertos Medical

“I have worked with the professionals at CPAClub a number of times where they helped teach and facilitate technical trainings and every time they have been professional and up to date on accounting topics. Participants have also evaluated their instructors with high praises.”

Josh Yorra

Director of Instructional Development, 20-20 Services

“We use CPAClub’s engagement quality review services for our PCAOB audit engagements, and they have been phenomenal. Their timely advice and expert guidance not only support our audits but also enhance our team’s learning throughout the process. We’re happy to continue working with them and highly recommend exploring their services.”

“We use CPAClub’s engagement quality review services for our PCAOB audits, and they have been phenomenal. Their timely advice and expert guidance support our audits and enhance our team’s learning. We’re happy to continue working with them and highly recommend their services.”

Arpit Padhiar

Director of Internal Assurance, KNAV

“CPAClub significantly enhanced our accounting and finance infrastructure. They provided actionable recommendations, and their expertise in technical accounting and audit support has been invaluable. They also implemented innovative tech solutions, improving our efficiency. CPAClub delivered a 5-star experience, and I highly recommend them.”

“CPAClub significantly improved our accounting and finance infrastructure with actionable recommendations and expert audit support. Their innovative tech solutions boosted our efficiency. CPAClub delivered a 5-star experience, and I highly recommend them.”

Emily DeLong

Vice President of Finance, Cognoa

“CPAClub is an excellent resource. They provide service which includes engagement performance assistance, financial statement and disclosure review, and more. Almost every financial statement we compile, review, or audit goes to CPAClub before it’s issued. The peace of mind I get is invaluable. I can’t recommend them enough.”

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Audit Partner, Hunter, Hunter & Hunt

“CPAClub’s Managed Accounting Services for financial statement preparation, CECL implementation, and technical accounting research were top-notch. Their team is highly professional and knowledgeable, and their communication was seamless. I highly recommend them for their expertise and transparent pricing.”

Dennis Batin

Vice President & Corporate Controller, Synaptic Medical

“CPAClub provides great value and service. Highly professional and organized, and very easy to work with. They provided us with support on at least 5 different projects over the course of a single subscription month, and gave us consistent updates and thoughtful advice and solutions.”

Kevin Schoen

Audit Manager, Duner and Foote

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Senior Vice President

Brian has 20 years of extensive experience in both public and private industry accounting and auditing. Recognized as a 20 Under 40 Top Influencer by CPA Practice Advisor, Brian’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing accounting and auditing practices and supporting professionals.

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CTAPP Compliance Reviews Made Simple

2025 Firm of the Year

Trusted by More than 50 Leading Attorneys and Law Firms

A Structured Approach to CTAPP Compliance Reviews

Defined Scope and Coordination

Execution of Required Procedures

Clear Findings and Reporting

CTAPP Summary

What to Expect During a CTAPP Compliance Review

Trust Account Records

Bank Reconciliations

Disbursements and Transactions

Compliance and Documentation

What You Gain from a CTAPP Compliance Review

Confidence in Your Compliance

Education and Best Practices

Reduced Risk of Complaints

Clear and Complete Reporting

What Our Passholders Say

Latest Insights and Perspectives

CTAPP Compliance Reviews: Five Ways Firms Can Prepare Before They Are Selected

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Best SQMS Software for CPA Firms: 5 Options to Put on Your Radar

Led by experienced CPAs with Big 4 backgrounds in audit, regulatory, and compliance matters

Chris Vanover, CPA

Brian Yujuico, CPA

Ellen Miranda, CPA

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