SOC Readiness & Examination
Your Roadmap to Compliance
Customized Solutions for Your Organizational Needs
Calvetti Ferguson provides skillful SOC readiness and examination services designed with an emphasis on consistency, efficiency, and quality control. We view the SOC process as a collaborative journey. Our goal is to work alongside you from start to finish to ensure there are “no surprises” when it comes time for the final report.
Whether you are embarking on your first SOC examination or seeking a more proactive relationship than your current examiner provides, our team is ready to help.
Experience from the C-Suite
Our professionals bring more than just Big 4 and middle-market accounting backgrounds. We offer a “hands-on” perspective from experts who have served as Chief Information Officers and Directors of IT. We have managed the same leadership, operations, and risk management challenges you face every day.
A Proven Three-Phase Approach
Phase 1: Readiness Assessment
Service organizations taking on their first SOC examination must first ensure they are prepared for the road ahead. During this phase, we focus on:
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Understanding the systems and processes that will be in scope for the examination.
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Identifying the specific control objectives or criteria required for your report.
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Examining the initial state of the relevant internal controls present within your organization.
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Providing management with clear recommendations to address any gaps or observations noted.
Phase 2: Remediation
Once the assessment is complete, we help you prepare your environment for the formal audit. During this phase:
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Management begins addressing the gaps identified during the initial readiness assessment.
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Training is provided for process owners to ensure adequate documentation is created and controls are operated as described.
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We begin documenting the formal description of the systems and processes to be included in the final report.
Phase 3: The Examination
When your controls are mature and documented, we begin the formal examination. Here is what you can expect from our process:
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Initial Request: A documentation request list is provided six weeks prior to the examination.
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Planning: A planning meeting is scheduled two weeks prior to discuss interview schedules and logistics.
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Fieldwork: We review documentation, interview process owners, and observe the operation of controls.
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Reporting: Draft reports are issued within three weeks of fieldwork completion for management’s review.
Lead With Confidence
Don’t let the complexity of a SOC audit slow your growth. Partner with a team that understands both the technical requirements and the business leadership required to build a secure, compliant organization.
We provide the clarity and oversight you need to move from “readiness” to “result.”
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