SOC Mastery for CPA Firms: Your Roadmap to Starting a SOC Practice
Designed to guide CPA firms venturing into the realm of SOC for service organizations examinations, this dynamic webcast offers comprehensive insights and practical examples. Whether you're considering SOC 1®, SOC 2®, or SOC 3® examinations, this session equips you with the essential know-how to confidently step into this space.
Format
Webcast
NASBA Field of Study
Auditing
Level
Basic
CPE Credits
1
Instructor
Christopher Kradjan
Availability
Product Number
WC4526198
In the realm of modern business, the trend of outsourcing functions or activities to third-party service providers is on the rise. While this strategy can enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, it also introduces inherent risks that necessitate careful identification, assessment, and management. As a result, those utilizing such outsourced services, along with their auditors, increasingly demand comprehensive insights into the effectiveness of controls within these service organizations.
To fulfill this need, the AICPA offers a range of SOC (System and Organization Control) for service organizations engagements, providing assurance reports that offer vital information for evaluating and mitigating the risks tied to outsourcing, thereby fostering trust and transparency.
This webcast serves as an introduction for CPA firms who are new to SOC for service organizations engagements or as a refresher for those already acquainted. It does not delve into the specifics of conducting a SOC examinations; however, it offers a general understanding of how to start up a SOC practice.
Key Topics
- Overview of the SOC suite of services
- Understanding the market for SOC engagements
- Considerations when adding SOC services to your firm, including:
- identifying services
- building a SOC team
- identifying clients
- identifying the proper engagement
- scoping and pricing considerations
- establishing a quality review process
- peer review considerations
Learning Outcomes
- Recall the SOC suite of services.
- Identify the market for SOC services.
- Recognize the skills and competencies needed to perform a SOC engagement.
- Recognize key considerations for adding SOC services to your firm.
Who Will Benefit
CPAs who want to learn more about SOC for service organization engagements, and those who are interested in starting up a SOC practice at their firm.
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