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What is NOT a responsibility of the auditor in planning all SOC engagements?
What is NOT a responsibility of the auditor in planning all SOC engagements?
- Reaching understanding regarding written assertions
- Determining acceptance and continuance
- Agreeing on engagement terms
- Conducting financial audits of user entities (correct)
Which of the following is an additional responsibility of the auditor when planning a SOC1 engagement?
Which of the following is an additional responsibility of the auditor when planning a SOC1 engagement?
- Performing risk assessment procedures
- Reaching a service commitment declaration
- Assessing risk of material misstatement (RMM) (correct)
- Establishing overall strategy for engagement
Why is independence important in SOC engagements?
Why is independence important in SOC engagements?
- To ensure accurate representation of user entity financials
- Service auditor must be independent from each user entity
- Service auditor must be independent from the service organization (correct)
- It reduces the likelihood of material misstatements
In assessing materiality for SOC 2 engagements, the auditor should NOT focus on which of the following?
In assessing materiality for SOC 2 engagements, the auditor should NOT focus on which of the following?
What constitutes a deficiency in operating effectiveness in a SOC engagement?
What constitutes a deficiency in operating effectiveness in a SOC engagement?
Which of the following components of the SOC system includes both internal and subcontracted staff?
Which of the following components of the SOC system includes both internal and subcontracted staff?
In the context of SOC engagements, what is primarily focused on during risk assessments?
In the context of SOC engagements, what is primarily focused on during risk assessments?
What is a service commitment in the context of SOC engagements?
What is a service commitment in the context of SOC engagements?
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
The auditor's assessment of the likelihood and magnitude of risks to the service organization's system.
Risk of Material Misstatement (RMM)
Risk of Material Misstatement (RMM)
The auditor's assessment of the risk of material misstatement in the service organization's financial statements.
Service Commitment
Service Commitment
A statement made by the service organization to its users about how their system will operate to provide a service.
System Requirement
System Requirement
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Description Misstatement
Description Misstatement
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Deviation or Exception
Deviation or Exception
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Deficiency in Design
Deficiency in Design
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Deficiency in Operating Effectiveness
Deficiency in Operating Effectiveness
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Study Notes
Auditor Responsibilities in Planning SOC Engagements
- Determining acceptance and continuance of the engagement is crucial.
- Agreement on engagement terms is essential.
- Mutual understanding with management on written assertions is required.
Additional Auditor Responsibilities in Planning SOC1 Engagements
- Assessing risk of material misstatement (RMM) is a key part of planning.
- Understanding the service organization's system is necessary.
Additional Auditor Responsibilities in Planning SOC2 & SOC3 Engagements
- Establishing a comprehensive engagement strategy is critical.
- Performing risk assessment procedures to determine procedures needed.
Independence in SOC Engagements
- Independence from the service organization is mandatory.
- The service auditor does not need to be independent from each user entity.
Materiality for SOC 1
- Quantitative: Tolerable and observed deviation rates.
- Qualitative: Nature and cause of deviations, omissions, or distortions of information.
Materiality for SOC 2
- Considering the likelihood and impact of risks.
- Employing professional judgment.
- Considering the diverse needs of report users.
Misstatements in SOC Engagements
- Description Misstatement: Errors or omissions in a system description.
- Deviation/Exception: Control failure in a specific instance.
- Deficiency in Design: Missing or improperly designed control.
- Deficiency in Operating Effectiveness: A properly designed control not operating correctly.
Understanding the SOC System
- Includes infrastructure, software, internal and subcontractor personnel, data, and procedures. Clients are excluded.
Service Commitment
- A declaration to user entities about the system used to provide a service.
- May address compliance with laws/regulations.
System Requirements
- Specifications defining how the system functions to fulfill service commitments.
- Examples include routine maintenance.
Risk Assessment in SOC Engagements
- Risk assessment primarily focuses on inherent risk.
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This quiz covers the key responsibilities of auditors when planning SOC engagements, including ensuring independence, assessing risks, and establishing engagement terms. It also highlights the importance of understanding the service organization’s system and determining materiality. Test your knowledge of SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 engagements with this focused quiz.
