The Next Step in Accurate’s Leadership as a Global Screening Provider

Irvine, Calif., March 16, 2023 — For Immediate Release – Accurate Background, the world’s largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced the acquisition of VerifyNow Pty Ltd, an employment screening provider in Australia. The acquisition complements Accurate’s global strategy and expands its portfolio of international compliance-driven employment screening solutions. VerifyNow will continue to operate under the leadership of Khai Ngo, who will join Accurate’s senior leadership team.

“We remain committed to our global employment screening capabilities while continuing to advance our innovative approach to candidate and client experience, screening technology, and compliance expertise,” said Tim Dowd, CEO of Accurate Background. Dowd added, “Accurate and VerifyNow have been partners for several years, and we are excited to deepen this relationship as we seek to better serve our clients’ background screening needs in Australia and beyond.”

The acquisition further expands Accurate’s global business footprint and comes on the heels of the successful acquisition of Vero Screening in July 2022. Accurate gains a new office in Australia, where the VerifyNow team will continue to serve its existing client base while offering support to Accurate’s roster of multinational clients.

“Our customers and employees will benefit greatly from this acquisition by Accurate as we look to expand our service and capabilities within Australia and New Zealand and provide better screening options for multinational clients with the Accurate platform,” said Khai Ngo, the CEO of VerifyNow.

To manage the global expansion, Aaron Hayes has been promoted to General Manager and EVP, International, overseeing Accurate’s EMEA and APAC regions.

“The need to tap into a global hiring pool continues to grow, and employment screening on an international level is more important than ever,” said Hayes. “Our expanded global footprint helps us serve Accurate customers with an entrepreneurial mindset and helps ensure a seamless, unified candidate experience at scale.”

Dowd added, “As we evaluate opportunities to expand our business footprint to better serve our customers, it is vital that we select partners who share our vision, our values and strengthen our overall capabilities for our customers. We look forward to the opportunities that this acquisition will bring.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gilbert + Tobin represented Accurate in the transaction while the sellers of VerifyNow were represented by MV Law.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

About VerifyNow

The VerifyNow mission is to help organisations build a trusted workforce. We offer a range of background checks and assessments to support the screening of new hires and the existing workforce. We also offer expertise in psychometric and aptitude testing. To learn more, visit verifynow.com.au.

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Leadership involvement in the association underscores Accurate’s commitment to advancing the screening industry

IRVINE, CA / September 28, 2022 – Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced that Katie Hartley, VP of Client Solutions at Accurate, has been named to the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.

Hartley brings more than two decades of career experience in background screening to her new role and will utilize her expertise to serve the greater needs of the screening industry. As a new member of PBSA’s Board of Directors, Hartley will help represent the industry’s most dynamic organizations from around the globe that are furthering PBSA’s commitment to excellence in the background screening industry. Hartley joined PBSA in 2005 and quickly became the chair of the Communications Committee, where she led efforts to build member communications channels and processes that still exist today. Most recently, Hartley served on the Advocacy Committee and will stay engrained in advocacy as a liaison as she joins the PBSA Board.

“I’m thrilled to join the PBSA Board of Directors and represent Accurate, our customers and others in our industry to continue fostering a high level of ethics and performance standards for the screening industry,” said Katie Hartley, VP of Client Solutions, Accurate Background. “I look forward to collaborating with its members and other thought leaders to execute its strategic plan, which includes a significant focus on growing industry activities, revenue and volunteerism globally.”

PBSA was founded as a non-profit trade association in 2003 and was established to represent the interest of companies offering employment and tenant background screening services. The association’s volunteer leadership positions are the cornerstone to its continued success.

Accurate Background is a PBSA Accredited Firm and has been a member of the association since its inception in 2003, proving its steadfast commitment to achieving excellence through high professional standards with accountability that results in continued institutional improvement.

Visit www.thepbsa.org to learn more about the association.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

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Accurate’s 2022 Inclusion Underscores Caliber of Key Growth Initiatives

IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2022 / Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced it has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment-its independent businesses.

Accurate’s 2022 ranking marks the eighth time that the company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, validating its position as a trusted provider of employment screening services. This year, Accurate climbed to No. 2759, from its No. 3024 position last year and representing a three-year growth of 202%, credited to the company’s accelerated expansion and commitment to deepening its market footprint to serve more customers.

“It is an honor to once again be recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America,” said Tim Dowd, CEO, Accurate Background. “This year, Accurate has made significant strides to advance the background screening experience and expanded our offering of exceptional client and candidate services globally. Our improved ranking is a testament to the drive and dedication of our employees, and further demonstrates our focused efforts to scale our business through strategic investments and accelerate as a global screening provider.”

The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19.

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at ​​www.inc.com/inc5000.

More information on Accurate’s complete portfolio of background screening and workplace monitoring services can be found here: https://www.accurate.com/employment-screening/.

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Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

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Strategic Acquisition Accelerates Accurate’s Global Expansion Strategy and Broadens Vertical Expertise in Regulated Markets

IRVINE, Calif. and BRIGHTON, UK, July 19, 2022 – Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced it signed and closed the acquisition of Vero Screening Ltd., the UK’s largest independent employment screening provider. The acquisition continues Accurate’s global expansion strategy, deepens its EMEA market footprint, and expands its portfolio of compliance-driven and service-focused employment screening solutions. Vero will continue to operate under its own brand led by Rupert Emson, co-founder and CEO. Emson will join Accurate’s executive leadership team, reporting to CEO Tim Dowd.

“We are committed to leading the industry in global employment screening by continuing to provide exceptional candidate and client experience, compliance expertise and technological innovation,” said Tim Dowd, CEO of Accurate. “With the addition of Vero Screening, Accurate continues our global expansion to meet the needs of global multinational organizations as they quickly onboard talent and manage risk with industry-leading screening and monitoring services.”

The acquisition unifies two employment screening market leaders, bringing together tenured, highly experienced talent, customer-driven cultures, compliance expertise, and advanced technological innovations. Accurate gains a new EMEA headquarters in Brighton, UK, where the Vero team will continue to serve its strong client base, while offering support to a growing roster of multinational clients. Vero’s products and services complement Accurate’s portfolio of employment screening and monitoring solutions, and bring deep vertical expertise in the legal, financial, and professional services sectors, and a robust global compliance practice.

“In an industry where candidate and client experience are paramount, Accurate and Vero are aligned with a focus on service excellence and a safer hiring process from start to finish,” said Rupert Emson, CEO of Vero. “Our customers and employees will benefit greatly from the partnership with Accurate, which shares our customer-first philosophy and believes in empowering its employees. Today marks a new chapter for our business and our team, and we look forward to joining the Accurate family, to advance the screening experience and expand our global footprint in highly regulated, compliance-driven vertical markets.”

Dowd added, “As we evaluated opportunities to grow our business, it was vital that we chose a company that shares our vision and values, and who is committed to delivering exceptional service for both clients and candidates throughout the screening process. I look forward to working with Rupert and the extremely talented team at Vero to continue supporting their clients as we scale our business globally.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to Accurate and finnCap Cavendish served as financial advisor to Vero, and Freeths LLP, its legal advisor.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

About Vero Screening

Vero is a UK-based supplier of screening services that provides expert knowledge and world-class service for clients in 200+ countries, with specialty in financial services, banking legal, professional services and technology.

Its vision is to deliver outstanding employment screening services and solutions which mitigate client risk and promote high levels of candidate engagement. To learn more visit veroscreening.com

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Enhanced Integration Partnership Simplifies the Background Screening Process for Talent Leaders

Irvine, Calif., June 28, 2022– Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced its enhanced integration with iCIMS, launching Prime integrations for a better screening experience. As long-standing partners, Accurate provides a seamless background check experience for iCIMS’ clients and candidates alike. Leveraging iCIMS’ Prime integration, recruiters can initiate background checks, track status, and view results in real-time without needing to toggle between systems.

“We are thrilled to continue to invest in our iCIMS partnership and offer users a better experience across the iCIMS Talent Cloud and Accurate’s complete portfolio of employment screening services,” said Dan Shoemaker, chief revenue officer, Accurate Background. “Our Accurate developers built a customized front-end user interface to ensure data is automatically updated and synchronized to onboard talent faster. The Accurate Prime integration enables employers to manage background checks within the iCIMS Talent Cloud, saving time, reducing duplicate data entry, and allowing the recruiter to keep track of candidates in the hiring process faster and more efficiently.”

“Accurate has been a partner of iCIMS for many years, supporting joint customers like Memorial Sloan Kettering, to more easily screen and hire new talent while delivering a positive candidate hiring experience,” said Michael Wilczak, chief product and development officer, iCIMS. “The continued commitment by Accurate helps to improve the time to activate integrations and onboard great talent, which is particularly important in this evolving labor market and talent landscape.”

To learn more, visit Accurate’s prime integration or come see us at iCIMS INSPIRE 2022 on November 17.

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New Mobile Process Uses Payroll Service Providers and Employment-Related Documents Provided by the Candidate

Irvine, Calif., June 2, 2022 – Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced an addition to their suite of verification tools – AccurateConfirm, which provides a more efficient and economical alternative to confirm employment history.

“Customers have been asking for alternative ways to verify a candidate’s employment that recognizes employment verifications should never have been one-size-fits-all. We are excited to offer our customers a new employment history solution, that delivers a highly automated, candidate-driven experience to confirm a candidate’s employment,” said Dave Dickson, Chief Product and Delivery Officer, Accurate Background. “AccurateConfirm offers our customers a new level of efficiency and cost-savings, by removing the tedious task of calls and emails to employers, and by eliminating costly third-party fees.”

Designed for instances where hiring may not require the same depth of employment history detail, or a simple confirmation that the individual was employed by the declared employer is all that might be required, AccurateConfirm provides an optimized workflow utilizing payroll data to confirm the information provided by a candidate. On occasions where payroll data is unavailable, candidates scan or upload valid employment-related documents.

AccurateConfirm delivers a report that includes the name of the employer and confirmation of employment during the candidate’s declared time frame. This up-front document collection streamlines the process, decreases turnaround time, and reduces the cost of verifying employment, allowing employers to swiftly confirm candidate-provided information on current or past employment and accelerate hiring.

“Establishing the employment history of a candidate is often a key step in the background screening process,” said Dan Shoemaker, CRO, Accurate Background, “Accurate now offers both AccurateConfirm and Employment Verification, providing employment history solutions for different hiring needs, to help customers hire the most qualified talent for every position.”

To learn more about Accurate’s verification products, visit https://www.accurate.com/employment-screening/verifications/.

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Operational Leadership Role Will Accelerate Strategic Growth and Innovation Plans  

Irvine, Calif., May 02, 2022 – Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, announced today, the appointment of Rashid Ismail to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rashid will serve a pivotal role in leading and contributing to the organization’s strategic growth and innovation plans while implementing operational initiatives to ensure continued success and profitability. Reporting to CEO Tim Dowd, Rashid will lead the company’s global operations, product, and technology teams, building on the company’s strong domestic business and spearheading global expansion efforts.

“Across industries, competition for talent remains fierce, necessitating that companies move qualified candidates faster through the onboarding process. This accelerated hiring environment has also made the need for a strong background check provider an absolute imperative,” said Tim Dowd, CEO of Accurate Background. “As we began our COO search, we needed a proven leader who shares our customer-first mindset. With Rashid’s operational leadership and proven expertise, Accurate can scale and expand our business to meet growing global demand for our services.”

“Accurate has firmly established its reputation for delivering a comprehensive set of employment screening products alongside stellar customer service, which has placed the company in an enviable growth phase as it scales to meet demand,” said Ismail. “Implementing new initiatives and processes that improve the customer experience, expanding into new markets, and helping businesses run more efficiently are the hallmarks of my career. I look forward to partnering with Tim and the executive team at Accurate as we move the business forward.”

Ismail is an accomplished, 20+ year financial services executive with operational and technical knowledge, and diverse industry experience. He brings significant expertise in customer lifecycle management, process improvement, and leading companies through cultural change. Most recently, he served as Chief Information Officer and Head of Customer Success at Spireon, a manufacturer of vehicle intelligence systems. Previously, he served as senior vice president of operations at CoreLogic, focusing on improving customer retention, productivity, and processes. Before that, he served as vice president, head of broker-dealer and retail customer experience at MetLife. He holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degree in management information systems from California State University, Fullerton.

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New Offices in India will Support Growing Demand and Technology Acceleration

Irvine, Calif., April 4, 2022 – Celebrating 25 years of service excellence, Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant, background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced another step in the company’s global expansion with two new office openings in Thane and Hyderabad, India. This strategic expansion accommodates growing demand for its global background screening services and the ability to develop and deploy new technologies to advance the screening experience.

“Since 2018, Accurate has grown at an average rate of 40 percent per year, to become the fourth largest background screening company in the world. We have experienced incredible global growth and we are building on that momentum by expanding our support for the loyal customers we have cultivated over the past 25 years,” said Tim Dowd, CEO, Accurate Background. “Investment into India was a natural progression for us, and we will continue to look for investment opportunities to achieve growth, and embrace new ways to support our customers as a truly global provider of employment screening and monitoring solutions.”

The Thane office will expand Accurate’s high level of customer support in the 60+ countries they operate in and the 200+ countries and territories they conduct background checks. Accurate is also opening an office in Hyderabad, a major technology hub in India. The Hyderabad team will augment the U.S.-based technology team, allowing the company to accelerate its technology and service offerings.

“Accurate is positioned for major growth in client services and innovation this year. We are excited to expand our technology team with talent from a major tech hub like Hyderabad,” said Alex Fung, Chief Technology Officer, Accurate Background. “Growing our operations in India will allow us to tap into a scalable, highly-skilled talent pool and accelerate our innovation efforts, as we explore the development of new, customer-focused offerings that use the latest Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.” 

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Enhanced offering combines technology and human analysis of top social media platforms to provide a more thorough background check

Irvine, Calif., March 28, 2022 – Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced a new Social Media Screening Solution, a technology-powered offering to strengthen the background check process and provide deeper insight into candidates.

The information a potential employee shares online can provide insight into who they are and if their behavior is aligned with a company’s guidelines and culture. Social media screening can help companies protect their reputation and minimize risk from candidates with potentially damaging posts that could negatively impact their corporate image. This additional research can provide employers with insight that may not be evident on a resume or in an interview.

Using advanced technology, the Social Media Screening Solution searches publicly available posts on top social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter, to reveal images and text related to pre-defined risk categories that exhibit a candidate’s online behavior or activity. Flagged posts are reviewed by highly trained analysts to ensure the applicability of risk criteria and accuracy. The resulting social media report provides an overview of a candidate’s online persona and character, with text, images, and searchable links to any flagged posts.

“Without the right tools, processes, and policies, social media screening can be risky and time-consuming for employers,” said Bon Idziak, Chief Compliance and Government Relations Officer, Accurate Background. “Although market trends are pushing companies to hire quickly, the critical step of a thorough background check should not be compromised. Social media screening has quickly become a necessity for companies looking to assess a candidates’ potential exposure across diverse risk categories. And working with a trusted, experienced provider like Accurate can be a critical step in mitigating that risk.”

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Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology, insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit www.accurate.com.

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