Course Description:
This course aims to enhance your ability to scope AICPA SOC engagements effectively by equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complexities of SOC engagements while delivering high-quality assurance services. Through this session, you will gain insights into understanding the AICPA SOC reporting framework, defining engagement scopes, assessing risk and materiality, tailoring engagements to client needs, and documenting communication effectively. By the end of the course, you will possess the expertise to confidently scope SOC engagements, comply with AICPA standards, and provide value-added services to clients. Recommended for professionals in auditing, accounting, or risk management seeking to expand their knowledge in scoping SOC engagements.
Learning Objectives:
Understand SOC reporting and how it relates to scoping
Learn the different questions to ask clients when scoping the SOC effort
Identify different aspects of the system or client environment that would increase the level of effort for the engagement
Understand how different scoping aspects affect pricing and effort
Fields of Study:
Auditing
Course Level:
Basic
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None