IBM’s IASP, now known as the Compliance Verification Agreement (CVA), allows organizations to proactively declare software usage instead of waiting for traditional audits. It provides a controlled framework to manage compliance, offering transparency and predictability while reducing client disruption. This presentation explores the advantages, scenarios where it makes sense, and also pitfalls of using the program. In this session you will learn: – How to use the CVA program to reduce audit risks and protect client relationships? – How to determine if proactive engagement with CVA is the right approach for your organization? – How to apply lessons from early participants to make software compliance smoother and more predictable?