Testimonials
“Abby began providing internal audit services to our development-stage small public reporting company in early 2008 and her firm continues to assist with management’s assessment of internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Her work is thorough and geared toward the specific risks our company faces in both our industry and with transition to a revenue-generating company this year.”
Chief Executive Officer,
Development-stage gaming company
“Since joining our company as our internal audit consultant, Abby has identified ways to reduce expenses while strengthening our internal control environment. In addition to our 404 compliance work, Abby prepares our quarterly SEC reports and facilitates review by management, our external auditors and legal counsel to ensure clear, concise, and thorough reports are prepared and filed timely. Her strategy results in cost-savings each period.”
Chief Financial Officer,
Development-stage gaming company
“Abby is one of the most dedicated, hard-working professionals that I have ever encountered. She attacks each project with excitement and does not quit until the job is finished. I would strongly recommend her both for her expertise and ability to get the job done right.”
Chief Operating Officer,
$13 million privately-held medical services company
“As a smaller reporting company, we are in our second year of Section 404 compliance. ICAFE-MN continues to assist us with management’s assessment of internal controls. I hate to imagine what this process would have been like without Abby’s assistance all along the way. With her help and a focus on our company’s operations, we have been able to improve the design, efficiency and effectiveness of our processes while strengthening our internal controls. Abby’s in-depth knowledge of Section 404 and her experience with 404 compliance and business process improvement has been invaluable. ”
Senior Director of Reporting,
$20 million national lender and prepaid wireless cellular phone provider
“Privately-held company for many years, we quickly realized our company needed expertise in Section 404 compliance once we were acquired by a public-reporting company. ICAFE-MN has exceeded our expectations. Faced with a restatement during completion of our 2008 audit, we needed “all hands on deck” to meet the SEC’s very tight restatement deadline. In addition to completing the internal control assessment, Abby worked with our internal team, external auditors and legal counsel to complete the amended SEC filings. The result: professional results and exceptional service, timely, and sensibly priced.”
Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer/Interim Chief Financial Officer,
$20 million national lender and prepaid wireless cellular phone provider
“I highly recommend you meet with Abby Grenfell, an internal control, Forensic Audit Expert. She is sharp and a quick study. She is professional and personable. She has incredible business intelligence around business operations, governance, and internal control. She is an amazing resource and a person you need to know. You will value this relationship! ”
Chief Executive Officer,
Development-stage manufacturing company
“I have observed Abby as a colleague then later hired her at one of my clients to put internal controls in place and clean up a messy situation with their QuickBooks. She has no peer in my observation when it comes to being able to failsafe control processes and sniff out potential fraud. I would recommend her to any business owner or CFO who needed help in these areas.”
Chief Financial Officer,
B2BCFO
“Abby Grenfell has a great approach to internal control and risk mitigation for companies. She uses common sense along with her deep technical expertise to develop controls for companies that are reasonable and also minimize the risk of material misstatement. Abby appears to enjoy teaching clients the "why" about corporate governance and internal control which enables companies personnel to grow deeper in their own knowledge. I recommend Abby Grenfell to any company (large or small, public reporting or privately owned) looking for an energetic and knowledgable internal control or fraud expert.”
Assurance Partner,
Baker Tilly International
“Abby provides the perfect solution for SOX 404 compliance and strengthening internal controls. Her service offering is professional, efficient and extremely cost-effective. Since coming to us in 2007, she has become a trusted part of our internal control compliance program, and I have strongly recommended her firm to several colleagues. I don’t know what we would do without her! ”
Chief Financial Officer,
Development-stage medical device company
“Abby is someone that I have had the pleasure of getting to know and have had the opportunity to work with over the past few years. I had originally connected with Abby prior to her doing some project based consulting work for one of our client's who was in need of an internal controls expert. Abby did a fantastic job for this client and is someone that I would recommend to any organization looking for a true industry expert. Abby is not only very knowledgeable, she is very personable and is someone who delivers results to her clients! ”
Manager,Strategic Staffing/Recruiting Practice Team,
CFS/Baker Tilly, LLC.
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