How do I protect my company
and minimize exposure?

guilloche You protect your company by being proactive. Although an auditor may examine the last twenty-five years of your company's financial records, if your company undergoes voluntary compliance, some states may examine only the last five years. Consequently, ignoring the problem and waiting for a state to raise the issue could be extremely costly.

Can I solve my abandoned property problem in-house?

The laws are enormously complex.
  • No two state unclaimed property laws are alike.
  • There are over 100 types of abandoned property.
  • Each state has its own set of schedules and filing requirements and forms.
  • The process of auditing for endless years of abandoned property requires complex methodologies.
  • Negotiating with state abandoned property departments requires knowledge and expertise.
APS offers companies "Big 4" expertise at lower cost.

An at-risk company needs a firm that specializes in abandoned property compliance especially one that:

  • Understands compliance reporting requirements
  • Understands voluntary compliance negotiation and representation
  • Has a reputation for expertise, credibility, and integrity
  • Has long standing business relationships with state administrators throughout the country
Some Types of Abandoned Property
Aged Credit Balances
Bond Redemptions
Cash or Stock Dividends
Certified Checks
Gift Certificates
Health or Accident Payments
Insurance Premiums & Claims Interest
Money Orders
Payroll Checks
Pension and Profit Sharing Plans
Royalties
Rebates
Refunds
Traveler’s Checks
Unexchanged Shares
Vendor Checks
Key Industries
Banks
Broker Dealer
Credit Unions
Finance and Securities
Healthcare
Insurance
Manufacturing
Mortgage
Mutual Fund Companies
Retail
Services
Telecommunications
Transfer Agents
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