SOC Attestation Engagement by Licensed CPA

We are seeking to partner with a licensed CPA based in California to perform a SOC attestation engagement for various clients in accordance with AICPA attestation standards (SSAE). The engagement involves reviewing and validating the effectiveness, completeness, and accuracy of internal controls and supporting evidence for SOC reporting purposes.

Scope of Work:
• Perform a SOC attestation engagement in alignment with applicable AICPA SSAE standards and SOC reporting requirements.
• Review organizational controls, policies, procedures, and supporting evidence relevant to the SOC framework.
• Validate control design and operating effectiveness through evidence tracing, sampling, walkthroughs, and testing.
• Assess completeness, accuracy, and consistency of records supporting management assertions.
• Identify gaps, exceptions, or control deficiencies and document observations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain required documentation and clarifications.
• Deliver a formal SOC attestation report with findings and recommendations, suitable for customers, partners, auditors, and other intended users.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active CPA license in California and authorization to issue SOC reports under AICPA attestation standards.
• Proven experience performing SOC 1 Type II and/or SOC 2 Type II engagements.
• Strong understanding of SSAE requirements, trust service criteria, internal controls, risk management, and audit evidence.
• Experience working with technology, SaaS, financial services, healthcare, or regulated industries preferred.
• Ability to execute under NDA and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive organizational information.

Proposal Requirements:
• Confirm active California CPA license status.
• Provide relevant SOC attestation experience and sample industries served.
• Share estimated turnaround time and fixed-fee quote.
• Confirm willingness to execute an NDA before document sharing.