Valentine & Kebartas Achieves SAS Type II Certification

Lawrence, MA  — Valentine & Kebartas, Inc. (VKI), a national accounts receivables services provider announced today that they have received the prominent and highly coveted SAS 70 Type II certification. Only a small percentage of agencies nationally have attained this recognition.

In achieving this designation, an independent auditor has certified that VKI has proven, tested and effective controls and business processes relative to data security, financial transaction processing, vendor management and operational excellence.

Cheryl Valentine, CEO of VKI states, "This was a very important and significant step for our company as we continue our commitment to excellence."

VKI utilized the Hampton Pryor Group LLC, an international consulting company specializing in the accounts receivable management industry, to prepare and assist them in becoming operationally ready to achieve this very significant milestone in their company’s history.

”The Hampton Pryor Group developed a supportive environment and created a cooperative and streamlined process for us to attain this achievement,” according to Scott Sweeney, Senior Vice President of VKI.

”We are honored to add Valentine & Kebartas to our growing roster of satisfied collection agency clients. Their entire team was a pleasure to work with and their clients will continue to be well served,” commented Joe Adams, Managing Principal of the Hampton Pryor Group.

The accounting firm of Bronsky & Company, Certified Public Accountants located in Buffalo New York was utilized for the audit and certification.

About Valentine & Kebartas
Valentine & Kebartas, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Cheryl Valentine and Bob Kebartas, two veterans on the accounts receivables management industry. Headquartered in Lawrence MA, with offices in Caldwell Idaho, Bradenton Florida and Panama City Panama, VKI represents clients in the Financial Services, Utilities, Education, Government and Insurance industries. In addition to 3rd party collections, other services offered by VKI include Pre Collections, Letter Series and Attorney Network programs.

Valentine & Kebartas… "Performance Not Promises".