SOC 2 Examinations – Utah
SOC 2 Audits – Utah (UT)
SOC 2 Examinations – Utah
Utah business owners need to ensure sensitive data is protected, especially when it comes to the financial and personal identification information (e.g. social security numbers) of customers and clients. Ensuring there are robust internal controls and cybersecurity policies and practices in place to protect against a breach is essential. Increasingly, many clients and customers are asking their vendors for a Systems Organization Control (SOC 2) Audit Report as a condition for doing business with them, or, in the case of contract renewals, continuing these relationships. A SOC 2 Report is an opinion on the effectiveness and design of an organization’s internal controls that meet the AICPA Trust Services Criteria. In essence, it is a statement verifying the effectiveness of an organization’s risk management efforts to protect the information of its customers and clients.
Utah SOC 2 Audits
McKonly & Asbury provides SOC audits to companies in Utah and beyond. Typically, we work with organizations that use or store sensitive financial and personal data that cybercriminals want. Our clients include data centers, loan servicing companies, insurance companies, medical claims processors, payroll providers, and more. Broadly, any organization that provides services to customers that directly impact the customer’s financial statements would be a candidate for such a report. Service organizations should evaluate their needs along with their customers’ reporting needs prior to determining the type of SOC report that is applicable to their needs. There are two types of SOC 2 audits:
- SOC 2 Type I – A SOC 2 Type I report is an opinion on management’s description of a service organization’s system and the suitability of their design of controls that meet the AICPA’s Trust Service Criteria for Security. It can also address Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and/or Privacy, depending on the requirements of your customers. The report is made up of the auditor’s opinion, management’s assertion on the presentation and design of the controls, a description of the service organization’s systems and controls, and a listing of the organization’s controls. The SOC 2 Type I audit report differs from the SOC Type II in that the former covers ONLY the suitability of the design and addresses ONLY at one specific point in time.
- SOC 2 Type II – A SOC 2 Type II report is an opinion on management’s description of a service organization’s system and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls that meet the AICPA’s Trust Service Criteria for Security. Similar to a SOC 2 Type I, this report can also address Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and/or Privacy, depending on the requirements of your customers. A SOC 2 Type II audit report contains the same core components as a Type I, but Type II is expanded to include the procedures used by the auditor to test the stated controls and the results of such tests over a defined period, rather than a single point in time.
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About Utah
Utah’s business community is a dynamic and thriving ecosystem that mirrors the state’s unique blend of natural beauty and economic opportunity. Nestled between the majestic Rocky Mountains and the vast deserts of the southwest, Utah offers an environment that fosters innovation, growth, and collaboration among its diverse business leaders and entrepreneurs.
At its core, Utah’s business community is characterized by its entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of innovation. The state has consistently ranked as one of the top places for startups and small businesses, drawing ambitious individuals with big ideas from across the country. Whether it’s the bustling tech scene in Salt Lake City or the growing tourism industry in Park City, the opportunities for business development are boundless.
One of Utah’s defining features is its commitment to education and talent development. The state boasts a strong network of universities and technical institutions that produce a skilled and highly educated workforce. This emphasis on education not only supports the growth of local businesses but also attracts major corporations looking for top-tier talent.
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McKonly & Asbury provides SOC 2 Audit services remotely to businesses in Utah from our Pennsylvania office locations. Interested in learning more about the SOC 2 audit services offered to companies in Utah. Complete the form below and we will follow up with you shortly.
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McKonly & Asbury also provides SOC 2 examinations to companies in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia and Utah.