Description
This activity formally acknowledges that all deliverables from the Execute and Control Stage are completed, accepted, and approved by the project sponsor and the project customers. It acknowledges the successful hand-off of the product or service to the customer.

Formal acceptance and approval signifies that the project is essentially over and is ready for the Close Stage.

Rationale/Purpose
The ultimate measure of success for the Execution and Control Stage is the acceptance of the product by the customer and the acceptance of the project by the project sponsor.

Who is Involved
Project Manager
Project Sponsor
Project Stakeholders
Project Customers

Result
The product of the project
Signed Project Acceptance Form