SOC 2® and SOC 3® Planning, Executing, and Reporting

Overview

SOC 2 and SOC 3 examination basics - from planning and executing the engagement to reporting - are reviewed to prepare you to perform the engagement or use the report.

Highlights

Key Topics

• SOC 2 report planning considerations and applicability
• SOC 3 report considerations
• Evaluating and testing of controls
• Reporting matters and considerations
• Completing the engagement

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Who Will Benefit

Service auditors, service organization management, financial statement auditors, internal auditors, and entities that outsource functions to service organizations

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Identify planning considerations and responsibilities.
• Recall how to execute procedures related to design and operating effectiveness of controls and how to evaluate results.
• Recognize requirements for reporting and completing the engagement.
• Recognize differences between SOC 2 and SOC 3 reports.