AWS MSP Audit Requirements: Preparing for VCL 8.0
AWS MSP partners auditing or renewing on or after January 1, 2027 will be scored against Validation Checklist (VCL) 8.0, AWS’s “AI-First” revision of the MSP Program audit. Audits through December 31, 2026 can still use VCL 7.1, which gives partners a short window to close gaps before the switch. Key Takeaways AWS released VCL […]
What Is Regulatory Compliance? A 2026 Overview
Key Takeaways Regulatory compliance means following the laws, regulations, and legally enforceable requirements that apply to an organization’s activities. A working compliance program connects external requirements to internal policies, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and corrective action. Which rules apply depends on industry, location, services, data, products, and licenses. Healthcare, data privacy, and transportation each carry distinct […]
Who Is the Biggest 3PL Company in 2026? Rankings by Revenue
Key Takeaways Amazon is the biggest 3PL by 2025 gross logistics revenue, at $172.2 billion, according to Armstrong & Associates. That figure is Amazon’s Third-Party Seller Services segment, so Amazon is not a conventional standalone 3PL.[1] Among traditional 3PLs, DSV ranks first globally at $37.4 billion, followed by DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding at […]
DCAA Purchasing System Audits in 2026: What Contractors Should Expect
A contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) evaluates how efficiently and effectively a government contractor spends government money and complies with policy when subcontracting. Many contractors call it a “DCAA purchasing system audit,” but for most Department of Defense contractors the review is led by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), with DCAA supporting on cost […]
What Is an Audit Program Library? A Practical Overview
An audit program library is a structured repository of reusable audit objectives, procedures, and checklists that auditors draw on to plan, standardize, and document audit engagements. Key Takeaways An audit program library holds standardized audit plans, procedures, checklists, and templates that teams reuse and adapt across engagements. Common programs cover payroll, accounts payable, vendor management, […]
What Is a 3PL Provider? Third-Party Logistics Explained for 2026
Key Takeaways We define a 3PL as a provider that stores, fulfills, transports, and manages inventory for another business without owning its products. We recognize that 3PL services can include receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, shipping, returns, freight brokerage, claims, and inventory reporting. We see businesses consider 3PLs when fluctuating volumes, regional inventory, or freight errors […]
How to Audit an SAP System in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
An SAP system audit is a structured review of an SAP environment’s user access, configurations, logs, and controls to verify security, compliance, and segregation of duties. Key Takeaways An SAP audit follows six structured steps: scope definition, user access reconciliation, audit log review, configuration testing, compliance assessment, and findings reporting. Auditors set materiality thresholds by […]
How to Do Invoice Reconciliation in 2026: A Step-by-Step Process
Key Takeaways Invoice reconciliation compares the purchase order, receiving report, contract, and invoice before payment approval. Teams verify vendor details, quantities, prices, taxes, freight, currency, payment terms, and service completion, then route variances for resolution. Approval requires supported values, applicable tolerance checks, and a complete audit trail recorded in the ERP. International reconciliation preserves original […]
SOX Non-Audit Services: What Auditors Can’t Provide in 2026
SOX Section 201 auditor independence rules are the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions that prohibit external auditors from providing nine specified non-audit services to their public company audit clients. Key Takeaways SOX Section 201 prohibits external auditors from providing nine specific non-audit services to their public company audit clients. Tax compliance and return preparation are not among […]
What Is a 3PL Logistics Warehouse? How It Works in 2026
A 3PL logistics warehouse is a third-party facility that stores, picks, packs, and ships inventory on behalf of businesses that outsource their fulfillment operations. Key Takeaways A 3PL logistics warehouse handles receiving, storage, pick-and-pack, shipping, and returns on behalf of the shipper. 3PLs convert fixed warehouse costs (labor, square footage, WMS) into per-unit fees that […]