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Transition from SSAE 16 to SSAE 18


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Auditing- Technical

Average Rating:
   15
Categories:
Partner Produced |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Lynn Fountain, CGMA, CRMA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour

Dates


Description

In April 2016, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Auditing Standards Board (ASB) issued the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 18, Attestation Standards: Clarification and Recodification, to supersede the former standard SSAE 16

This course will help you if your organization has the need to obtain or provide a SOC (Systems Organization Control) report or if you wonder what changes the new SSAE 18 standard will bring to the process. SSAE 18 is effective for SOC report opinions dated on or after May 1, 2017, and early adoption was permitted. This course focuses on the specific requirements of SSAE18 and highlights changes from SSAE16

In today’s economic environment, many companies utilize outsourced services to perform varied functions. These functions can span from payroll and accounts payable to information technology processes or even call center functions. The list can be endless however these services are often a critical component to the internal control environment of the organization

A service organization should implement a robust third-party vendor management policy if one is not already in place. Often, initial vetting occurs of the subservice organization however that same diligence is not maintained as the service continues. It is just as important to ensure that subservice organizations are monitored on an ongoing basis using the methods outlined in SSAE 18.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Explore the requirements of Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16
  • Explore the impetus of SSAE 18
  • Discover the meaning of subservice organizations
  • Recognize specific changes related to monitoring controls at sub-service organizations
  • Discover the concept of a more detailed risk assessment for subservice organizations
  • Discover the concept and requirements of complementary controls
  • Explore the modification to assertion criteria and written assertion
  • Explore the need for evidence provided by service organizations

Major Subjects
  • SSAE 18 Intent
  • Impact of Change
  • Subservice Organization
  • Modifications of SSAE 18
  • Monitoring
  • Risk Assessment
  • Complimentary Controls
  • Evidence

Course Materials

Speaker

Lynn Fountain, CGMA, CRMA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


Lynn Fountain has over 37 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 22 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance. 

Ms. Fountain has held two Chief Audit Executive positions for international companies. In 2011, as the Chief Audit Executive for an international construction/ engineering firm, she was involved in the active investigation of a joint venture fraud.  The investigation included work with the FBI and ultimately led to indictment of the perpetrators and recovery of $13M.  Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own training and consulting business and is a regular trainer for the AICPA.

Ms. Fountain is the author of three separate technical books.  “Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations” was published by the Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation. “Leading The Internal Audit Function” and “Ethics and The Internal Auditor Political Dilemma” were published by Taylor & Francis In addition,

Ms. Fountain has performed as an adjunct instructor for the School of Business for Grantham University and developed the first internal audit curriculum for the School of Business at the University of Kansas.  Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CGMA, CRMA credentials and CPA certificate (non-active).


Dates

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 - 02:00pm to 03:00pm CDT
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CST
Fri, Dec 13, 2024 - 08:00am to 09:00am CST
Mon, Dec 30, 2024 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CST
Fri, Jan 24, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CST

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

None


Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For

Any professional working with Service organizations that prepare a SOC report or any individual working for a service organization who prepares a SOC report. CFOs, CEOs, financial professionals, legal professionals.


Original Recording Date

06/17/2022


Course Developer

MICPA


Date Added to Catalog

03/25/2022


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Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).


Official Registry Statement

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Refund/Cancellation Policy

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Total Reviews: 15

Comments

James P

"Interesting progression from SAS 70 to SSAE 18!"