Lesson: SOC 1 vs. SOC 2 Engagements

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In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo, CPA, delves into the distinct differences between SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, emphasizing their unique focus areas and implications for financial reporting and operational compliance. Nick explains that SOC 1 engagements are primarily concerned with internal controls over financial reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability in financial statements, making them particularly crucial for auditors and management assessments. On the other hand, SOC 2 engagements cover a broader spectrum, including operational and compliance controls at service organizations based on trust services criteria. Throughout the lesson, he lays out the specific criteria for both types, discusses the importance of understanding the audience for each report, and examines the impact of subsequent events that could influence the engagement outcomes. Nick's engaging presentation style helps clarify these complex concepts, ensuring a deep understanding of how these engagements differ and why each is essential in its own right.

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Considerations Specific to Planning, Performing & Reporting on a SOC Engagement
Module: 2 Concepts, 30 Videos
Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement - Overview
1:09
Introduction to Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement
8:07
Purpose and Organization of the Trust Services Criteria
3:58
Subject Matters in Trust Services Criteria Reporting
5:13
Management Assertions in SOC Engagements
8:35
Intended Users of SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 Reports
5:16
Independence Considerations in SOC Engagements
3:39
Materiality in SOC Engagements
3:01
Risk Assessment for Service Organizations and Service Auditors
2:40
Criteria for a Vendor To Be Considered a Subservice Organization
5:42
Inclusive v. Carve-out Method in SOC Engagements
4:20
Service Commitments and System Requirements in SOC 2 Engagements
2:47
Subsequently Discovered Facts on SOC Engagements
6:25
Purpose and Common Sections of a System Description in SOC Engagements
3:31
Management's Description of an Entity's Cybersecurity Risk Management Program
3:52
Complementary User Entity Controls
4:22
Obtaining Management's Written Representations
4:07
Understanding the System in a SOC 2 Engagement
5:46
SOC 1 vs. SOC 2 Engagements
11:31
Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement - Summary
1:30
Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement - Practice Questions
5:08
Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement - Overview
0:59
Introduction to Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement
2:05
CUECs Effect on SOC Reports
5:31
Carve-out vs. Inclusive Method in Reporting on CSOCs
5:39
Types of Opinions and Report Modifications in the Presence of Deficiencies
11:47
Preparation of SOC 2 Reports
5:05
Form and Content of SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reports
4:49
Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement - Summary
1:42
Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement - Practice Questions
5:45