🔒Proof of Reserves Onboarding

In order to maintain our standard of engaging with clients of highest repute, manage our own risk, and safeguard the reputation al all clients we interact with, The Network Firm requests specific information to fulfill our client acceptance, onboarding, and scoping procedures.

Onboarding FAQ

Do I have to finish the onboarding procedures all at once? No! We recommend focusing on the NDA and Scoping Documents to begin with. Once you determine if you want to proceed with the engagement, you can complete the rest of the client acceptance process,

Once I submit the information below, when with TNF reach out to me? TNF will respond in 48 hours or less with next steps. When will the engagement actually start? If the documents below are submitted timely and completely, an engagement can begin as soon as 3-5 business days. How long does the documentation take complete in total? The scoping document may take up to 30 minutes. The onboarding form may take close to an hour. What if I don't know answers to some questions? That's okay, just do your best to complete the information with what you know. If the information is material, TNF will reach out to discuss further and clarify.

Why do I have to do this? All CPA Firms require our prospective clients to complete Know Your Business (KYB) procedures to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and CPA professional standards. Additionally, KYB procedures enable us to understand the nature and operations of the client's business, which is crucial for providing accurate and tailored services.

Client Onboarding Steps

Please select the appropriate tab with your Proof of Reserve Engagement type below and complete the onboarding steps. Once submitted, TNF will respond within 48 hours.

Be to sure complete the steps for the specific Proof of Reserves service you are onboarding for as described within our Proof of Reserves Services page.

Real-Time Reserves

0. Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

Let's make sure we get an Mutual NDA in place. Feel free to sign our pre-signed NDA, or use our Draft MNDA as a starting point. Alternatively, you can send your MNDA to [e-mail] and your TNF point of contact. Upon completed, please send the executed/countersigned MNDA to [e-mail]

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MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT.docx

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MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (PreSigned).pdf

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1. Download the Real-Time Reserves Engagement Scoping File

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Real-Time Reserves Scoping.xlsx

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2. Complete & Submit the Scoping File to TNF for Evaluation

Upon completion, please send the Scoping File to [e-mail] or your point of contact from The Network Firm. If necessary, the TNF team will schedule a follow-up call to ensure scope alignment within 3 business days.

3. Proposal Presentation & Engagement Letter

Once TNF has an adequate understanding of the scope, we will formally propose for services and provide you with an Engagement Letter (and SaaS Agreements if applicable). If you agree to the terms of the Engagement Letter, please proceed to completing the Client Acceptance Questionnaire and initializing the Background Check process.

Please note, finalization of the Engagement Letter is subject to completing the following client onboarding steps.

4. Download, Complete, & Submit the Know-Your-Business Questionnaire

To finalize onboarding, please complete the KYB questionnaire.

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KYB Questionnaire.docx

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Upon completion, please send the file to [e-mail].

The Network Firm will reach out to discuss items related to the Client Acceptance Questionnaire (if needed). A follow-up call may be proposed to refine understanding within 3–5 business days of initial reception.

The "Know-Your-Business" (KYB) process can be completing concurrently with other aspects of onboarding. However, the KYB process must be completed prior to the delivery of any engagement outputs.

5. Submit Background Check Information

While we review the Client Acceptance Questionnaire, please provide the relevant information via our Background Check Portal by clicking on the link tile below.

Please complete the background check process for the CEO, CFO, and all 20% owners or greater of the engaging entity.

https://thenetworkfirm.quickapp.pro/positionsthenetworkfirm.quickapp.pro

Background Check Portal

6. Finalize & Sign Agreements

After completing the steps noted above, we will circulate finalized Engagement Letters (& SaaS Agreements, if necessary) for final signature.

These documents may be signed prior to but are not finalized until the TNF's KYB Process has been completed.

7. Start Engagement!

After receiving the signed documents, we will coordinate an engagement kickoff call!

Merkle Tree PoR

0. Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

Let's make sure we get an Mutual NDA in place. Feel free to sign our pre-signed NDA, or use our Draft MNDA as a starting point. Alternatively, you can send your MNDA to [e-mail] and your TNF point of contact. Upon completed, please send the executed/countersigned MNDA to [e-mail]

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MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (PreSigned).pdf

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MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT.docx

1. Download the Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves Engagement Scoping File

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Merkle Tree PoR Scoping.xlsx

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2. Complete & Submit the Scoping File to TNF for Evaluation

Upon completion, please send the Scoping File to [e-mail] or your point of contact from The Network Firm. If necessary, the TNF team will schedule a follow-up call to ensure scope alignment within 3 business days.

3. Proposal Presentation & Engagement Letter

Once TNF has an adequate understanding of the scope, we will formally propose for services and provide you with an Engagement Letter (and SaaS Agreements if applicable). If you agree to the terms of the Engagement Letter, please proceed to completing the Client Acceptance Questionnaire and initializing the Background Check process.

Please note, finalization of the Engagement Letter is subject to completing the following client onboarding steps.

4. Download, Complete, & Submit the Know-Your-Business Questionnaire

To finalize onboarding, please complete the KYB questionnaire.

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KYB Questionnaire.docx

Please Click Tile Above to Download

Upon completion, please send the file to [e-mail].

The Network Firm will reach out to discuss items related to the Client Acceptance Questionnaire (if needed). A follow-up call may be proposed to refine understanding within 3–5 business days of initial reception.

The "Know-Your-Business" (KYB)" process can be completing concurrently with other aspects of onboarding. However, the KYB process must be completed prior to the delivery of any engagement outputs.

5. Submit Background Check Information

While we review the Client Acceptance Questionnaire, please provide the relevant information via our Background Check Portal by clicking on the link tile below.

Please complete the background check process for the CEO, CFO, and all 20% owners or greater of the engaging entity.

https://thenetworkfirm.quickapp.pro/positionsthenetworkfirm.quickapp.pro

Background Check Portal

6. Finalize & Sign Agreements

After completing the steps noted above, we will circulate finalized Engagement Letters (& SaaS Agreements, if necessary) for final signature.

These documents may be signed prior to but are not finalized until the TNF's KYB Process has been completed.

7. Start Engagement!

After receiving the signed documents, we will coordinate an engagement kickoff call!

On-Chain PoR

0. Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

Let's make sure we get an Mutual NDA in place. Feel free to sign our pre-signed NDA, or use our Draft MNDA as a starting point. Alternatively, you can send your MNDA to [e-mail] and your TNF point of contact. Upon completed, please send the executed/countersigned MNDA to [e-mail].

237KB

MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (PreSigned).pdf

pdf

41KB

MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT.docx

1. Download the On-Chain Proof of Reserves Engagement Scoping File

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On-Chain Proof of Reserves Scoping.docx

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2. Complete & Submit the Scoping File to TNF for Evaluation

Upon completion, please send the Scoping File to [e-mail] or your point of contact from The Network Firm. If necessary, the TNF team will schedule a follow-up call to ensure scope alignment (i.e. integration methods, pricing) within 3 business days.

3. Proposal Presentation & License

Once our Sales Engineering Team has completed the scoping exercise, we will formally propose for services and provide you with a License. If you agree to the terms of the License, please proceed to completing the Client Acceptance Questionnaire and initializing the Background Check process.

Please note, finalization of the Engagement Letter is subject to completing the following client onboarding steps.

4. Download, Complete, & Submit the Know-Your-Business Questionnaire

To finalize onboarding, please complete the KYB questionnaire.

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On-Chain PoR KYB.docx

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Upon completion, please send the file to [e-mail].

The Network Firm will reach out to discuss items related to the Client Acceptance Questionnaire (if needed). A follow-up call may be proposed to refine understanding within 3–5 business days of initial reception.

The "Know-Your-Business" (KYB)" process can be completed concurrently with other aspects of onboarding. However, the KYB process must be completed prior to the delivery of any engagement outputs.

5. Finalize & Sign Agreements

After completing the steps noted above, we will circulate finalized Engagement Letters (& SaaS Agreements, if necessary) for final signature.

These documents may be signed prior to but are not finalized until the TNF's KYB Process has been completed.

6. Start Engagement!

After receiving the signed documents, we will coordinate an engagement kickoff call!

Conventional PoR

0. Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

Let's make sure we get an Mutual NDA in place. Feel free to sign our pre-signed NDA, or use our Draft MNDA as a starting point. Alternatively, you can send your MNDA to [e-mail] and your TNF point of contact. Upon completed, please send the executed/countersigned MNDA to [e-mail]

237KB

MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (PreSigned).pdf

pdf

41KB

MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT.docx

1. Download the Proof of Reserve Attest Engagement Scoping File

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Conventional PoR Attest Scoping.xlsx

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2. Complete & Submit the Scoping File to TNF for Evaluation

Upon completion, please send the Scoping File to [e-mail] or your point of contact from The Network Firm. If necessary, the TNF team will schedule a follow-up call to ensure scope alignment within 3 business days.

3. Proposal Presentation & Engagement Letter

Once TNF has an adequate understanding of the scope, we will formally propose for services and provide you with an Engagement Letter (and SaaS Agreements if applicable). If you agree to the terms of the Engagement Letter, please proceed to completing the Client Acceptance Questionnaire and initializing the Background Check process.

Please note, finalization of the Engagement Letter is subject to completing the following client onboarding steps.

4. Download, Complete, & Submit the Know-Your-Business Questionnaire

To finalize onboarding, please complete the KYB questionnaire.

79KB

KYB Questionnaire.docx

Please Click Tile Above to Download

Upon completion, please send the file to [e-mail].

The Network Firm will reach out to discuss items related to the Client Acceptance Questionnaire (if needed). A follow-up call may be proposed to refine understanding within 3–5 business days of initial reception.

The "Know-Your-Business" (KYB)" process can be completing concurrently with other aspects of onboarding. However, the KYB process must be completed prior to the delivery of any engagement outputs.

5. Submit Background Check Information

While we review the Client Acceptance Questionnaire, please provide the relevant information via our Background Check Portal by clicking on the link tile below.

Please complete the background check process for the CEO, CFO, and all 20% owners or greater of the engaging entity.

https://thenetworkfirm.quickapp.pro/positionsthenetworkfirm.quickapp.pro

Background Check Portal

6. Finalize & Sign Agreements

After completing the steps noted above, we will circulate finalized Engagement Letters (& SaaS Agreements, if necessary) for final signature.

These documents may be signed prior to but are not finalized until the TNF's KYB Process has been completed.

7. Start Engagement!

After receiving the signed documents, we will coordinate an engagement kickoff call!

Please reach out to [e-mail] with any questions about the Client Onboarding Process.