SOC 1 Guide
Starting a SOC 1 audit is overwhelming.
Our SOC 1 Guide will prepare you to complete your audit successfully.
You know you need a SOC 1 audit, but don’t know what to expect or how to get started. This guide will prepare you for what your auditors are looking for and how to confidently begin your SOC 1 compliance journey.
What is a SOC 1 Compliance audit?
A SOC 1 audit is an examination that is specifically designed to address controls at a
service organization that are likely to be relevant to user entities’ ICFR. A SOC 1
report provides management of a service organization, its user entities, as well as independent Auditors of their financial statements with information and an opinion on these controls. The report validates your organization’s commitment to delivering high quality, secure services to your clients.
Who can perform a SOC 1 audit?
A SOC 1 audit can only be performed by an independent auditor at a CPA firm. CPAs must adhere to the specific standards that have been established by the AICPA and have the technical expertise necessary to perform SOC 1 engagements.
When you choose KirkpatrickPrice for your SOC 1 audit, you won’t simply receive a checkbox audit that is left solely to automation. Our team will work with you through our compliance tool, the Online Audit Manager (OAM), and in person to gather evidence, answer your questions, and track your progress. We believe in actually evaluating controls, reading your policies and procedures, and assessing your environment to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your organization secure.
