ABC-Amega has been a leader in the collections industry since 1929. Our industry affiliations ensure that we are at the forefront of research, education and innovation and our certifications uphold our commitment to strict ethical and procedural standards and continual process improvement.
ABC-Amega is a certified member of the Commercial Collection Agencies of America (CCA of A). Certification from the CCA of A identifies ABC-Amega as an elite firm in the commercial collection industry. To receive and maintain certification, agencies must satisfy rigorous requirements, which include adherence to a strict code of ethics, financial and process procedure reviews, maintaining proper bond coverage, and fulfilling continuing education requirements.
ABC-Amega was a member of the Commercial Collection Agency Association (CCAA) of the CLLA from 1975 until the group disbanded in 2014. Our certification by the CLLA – now partnering with the International Association of Commercial Collectors (IACC) – guarantees that ABC-Amega meets a rigid set of ethical and procedural standards.
In addition, all of ABC-Amega’s third-party collectors have achieved the status of Certified Senior Collection Professional via a rigorous certification course administered by the CLLA.
ABC-Amega is a member in good standing of the Better Business Bureau servicing Western New York. We hold an A+ rating with the BBB.
ABC-Amega is an Independent Member of the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting and service firms with similar client service goals. The BDO Alliance USA was developed to provide Member firms with an alternative strategy for gaining competitive advantage in the face of a changing business landscape.
ABC-Amega is the first private receivable management firm honored by the President of the United States with both the “E” and “E Star” Awards for outstanding export service and foreign marketing.
The “E Star” Award is the highest peacetime honor bestowed on American export companies. Companies achieving this distinction evince excellence in facilitating international commerce and sustained superior performance in world markets.
In 2002, we were the first commercial collection firm certified to the COPC-2000® Standard. The Standard is based on the practices presented in the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, including continuous quality improvement, with emphasis on operational results.