5 Ways to Prepare for Your Onsite Visit

by Sarah Harvey / June 13, 2023

At KirkpatrickPrice, we’re committed to helping our clients get the most out of their information security engagements with us. That’s why we insist that our audits include an onsite visit. It's part of performing our due diligence and testing. So, what happens during an onsite visit? How can organizations calm their nerves and prepare for an onsite visit? What Happens During an Onsite Visit? Once an organization has completed about 80%…

Can an Auditor Withdraw from an Audit?

by Joseph Kirkpatrick / June 15, 2023

When you choose an audit firm to start the audit process, you’re choosing a partner. You want an auditor who is highly experienced, can communicate well, and knows how to support your organization on its compliance journey. Once you find an audit firm that meets your expectations, your organization will need to continue building a good relationship with your auditor throughout the audit process. It doesn’t stop at signing a…

What is the Difference Between Phishing and Spear-Phishing?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Imagine this...Your employee, Kevin, sits down at the office and opens his email inbox. The first message is from the CEO of your company, Chris, with the subject line “Priority Task” The email seems urgent. He opens it quickly and reads his task. Because Kevin wants to quickly complete this task for his employer, he rushes to reply. He follows the instructions he receives in a follow-up email, which leads…

Go Through a Gap Analysis Without the Stress

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

At KirkpatrickPrice, our goal is to partner with our clients to help them achieve their challenging compliance objectives. While many other CPA firms solely focus on performing audits and delivering reports, our dedicated team of experienced Audit Support Professionals and Information Security Specialists are there to guide you through the audit process so that you leave the engagement feeling confident in your organization’s security hygiene and are prepared to tackle…

Onsite Visits vs. Remote Audits

by Joseph Kirkpatrick / June 15, 2023

When you start an audit, you’re looking for a quality experience in a timely manner. One of the biggest aspects of an audit is the onsite visit - but what if an auditing firm that you're considering working with offers to skip the onsite visit in order to deliver your report faster? What if they say your internal controls don't require an onsite visit? What if you have an entirely…