SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls – commonly pronounced “sock 2”) audit certification for service organization reports is designed to help service organizations to build trust and confidence in the service performed and controls related to the services through a report by an independent CPA ( Certified Public Accountant).

Each type of SOC for Service Organizations report is designed to help service organizations meet specific user needs.

These reports, prepared in accordance with AT-C section 320, ‘Reporting on an Examination of Controls at a Service Organization Relevant to User Entities’ Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. These are specifically intended to meet the needs of entities that use service organizations (user entities).

CPAs that audit the user entities’ financial statements (user auditors), use these reports in evaluating the effect of the controls at the service organization on the user entities’ financial statements.

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