Description
$275 (per person) includes an online webinar for 4 hours of CPE credit
SOC reporting is a current topic of interest and emphasis for government regulators and other oversight bodies. SOC reports are the technology industry’s response to providing client organizations with a level of assurance that their data is adequately protected and properly handled. This 4-hour webinar will provide a detailed overview of Service Organization Control reports and how organizations determine the need for reports. It will further explore the process for determining when SOC reports are needed and a discussion of the review and follow-up process.
Learning objectives include:
- Define the types of SOC reports
- Recognize the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 reports
- Determine when a SOC report is needed
- Identify how to create a population of Vendors for SOC review
- Recognize scope of SOC reports around established Trust Service Principles
- Review SOC reports
- Identify subservice organization controls
- Define required organization follow-up activities
- Identify alternative approaches for assurance absent a SOC report
Program Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental)
Who Should Attend: Governmental Auditors, Business Management Personnel who use cloud computing, IT professionals who coordinate cloud computing service delivery, Procurement staff, Legal staff
Prerequisites: It would be beneficial to have a basic introduction to cloud computing.
Advanced Preparation Required: None mandatory, but it would be beneficial to have an understanding of the participant organizations’ needs for Service Organization Reporting.
Instructional Method: Webinar (Group Internet Based)
CPE Credit Hours: 4
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central
Webinar Leader:
Stephen W. Minder, CPA CIA CISA CFE
Stephen W. Minder has more than 40 years of experience in Auditing, Management and Accounting. He has held a number of leadership positions, including: Information Technology Auditor a the Illinois Supreme Court; Founding Partner of the YCN Group, LLC; Vice President and General Auditor of ADM; and IT Auditor at ADM.
Mr. Minder’s experience includes: improving IT/business processes and controls; I/A Quality Software Tool Development, QAIP Assessments and Independent External Validations; establishing a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program; performing comprehensive Data Analytics to improve audit effectiveness; conducting fraud and integrity investigations; and IT Audit, Management and Security. Mr. Minder has also presented at numerous conferences on selected topics relating to Internal Audit Governance, Risk, Control, Ethics and Information Technology.
Mr. Minder holds several professional designations, including: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
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