Webinar Details
Course Description
This webinar will provide a practical guide to reviewing SOC reports for SOX and compliance purposes. Participants will learn how to interpret key components of SOC reports, assess auditor opinions and coverage periods, and evaluate the relevance of subservice providers and control objectives.
The webinar will also cover how to map Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) and Subservice Organization Controls (CSOCs) and assess exceptions and qualifications. Designed for auditors, risk professionals, and compliance teams, this session equips attendees with actionable techniques to enhance SOC review effectiveness and documentation.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize key components of a SOC report, including opinion, report type, scope, and period covered.
- Discover the relevance of subservice providers and control objectives.
- Identify the impact of exceptions and qualifications.
Prerequisites
- None
Who Should Attend
CPAs, accounting/finance professionals who work with SOC reports.
Advanced Preparation
None
Presenter Details
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Jen Nelson
- Presenter
Jen Nelson, CISA, CIA, is an accomplished IT audit and compliance consultant with more than 17 years of experience, including nine years in Big 4 public accounting. She operates her own consulting practice dedicated exclusively to IT SOX (U.S. and UK) and SOC 1/SOC 2 compliance, where she helps organizations design, assess, and strengthen effective IT control environments across diverse industries and systems.
Jen has successfully guided clients through audits, readiness projects, and control remediation. She also contracts in quality control and training, helping audit teams refine their workpapers and elevate audit quality. Renowned for her clear, practical advice and deep technical knowledge, Jen holds both the CISA and CIA cred...
NASBA Sponsor
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Date & Time
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Purchase options
Live Webinar
SOC Report Review Techniques
by Jen Nelson from Encoursa
- Jul 13, 2026
- 12:00 PM EDT
- Credits: 1.00
$24.00
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