The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on SOC and SSAE 18 Reporting: Practical Tips and Strategies Explored
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: SOC and SSAE 18 Reporting: Practical Tips and Strategies Explored. This event is scheduled on May 13, 2020, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET.
- (1888PressRelease) April 17, 2020 - The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: SOC and SSAE 18 Reporting: Practical Tips and Strategies Explored. This event is scheduled on May 13, 2020, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET.
Event Synopsis:
As of May 1, 2017, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) implemented the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 18. This updated standard requires companies to take full control and responsibility of their internal controls and to enhance their risk assessment procedures. Mainly focusing on service organizations and third-party vendors, the changes were intended to enhance Service Organization Control (SOC) reports' quality and usefulness.
To ensure compliance with SSAE 18, companies must understand and address the challenges of internal controls reporting process. A number of considerations must also be taken into account to save money, effort, and time.
In this LIVE Webcast, seasoned CPAs Steve Guarini (Cohen & Company) and Shabbir Hassanalin (Mazars USA LLP) will help companies understand the attestation changes under SSAE 18. As experts, they will provide an in-depth discussion of the recent updates about SSAE 18 and its pros and cons. Speakers will also offer practical tips and best practices in minimizing risks and in complying with SSAE 18.
Key topics include:
• SSAE 18 Audit Standard Updates
• Pros and Cons of SSAE
• Addressing Risk
• Best Compliance Practices
• Outlook
Speakers/Faculty Panel
Steve Guarini, CPA
Partner
Cohen & Company
Shabbir Hassanali, CPA, CITP, CISA
Director
Mazars USA LLP
For an updated list of the faculty panel, please visit:
https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/soc-and-ssae-18-reporting/
About The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/.
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