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Accelerate deals with a high-quality SOC 1 report

A SOC 1 report is how you prove to your customers that your services protect the accuracy and integrity of their financial reporting. As the #1 SOC issuer in the world, A-LIGN brings the experience, rigor, and technology to produce reports buyers and stakeholders accept.

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Reports that hold up under scrutiny

Our audit experts, backed by 17,500+ SOC assessments, deliver reports CFOs, controllers, and procurement leads recognize as defensible. A-LIGN's rigorous QA process ensures quality so the attestation holds up to the financial scrutiny your customers apply.

Build the foundation of your compliance program

SOC 1 overlaps substantially with SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Our audit management platform A-SCEND, built on 4M+ evidence records and 31K+ audits, streamlines evidence collection and reuses controls across SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 to eliminate duplicate work.

Enter competitive markets without audit drag

A-LIGN's in-depth scoping sets clear expectations upfront and our proven methodology keeps the readiness-to-report path predictable, so SOC 1 becomes a deal accelerator with prospects, third-party vendors, and supply chain partners.

OUR SERVICES

SOC services to meet your needs

17,000+ audits later, we don't just lead the market, we know what makes an audit succeed. We’re here to provide you with expert guidance from initial readiness through final report delivery.

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Readiness Assessment

Evaluates an organization’s controls to identify gaps and provide opportunity for remediation prior to the official audit.

SOC 1 Type 1 Report

Takes a snapshot of an organization’s controls to determine if they are suitably designed and in place at a specific point in time. Type 1 reports are valuable to foundational security because they efficiently validate an organization’s scoped system as a whole.

SOC 1 Type 2 Report

Attests to both the design and operating effectiveness of controls over a period of time, usually between 3-12 months. Type 2 audits provide assurance around system setup as well as operation.

ISAE 3402

A global standard closely aligned with SOC 1. Customers can integrate this audit into their SOC audit to meet international and U.S. customer requirements all at once.

A-LIGN by the numbers

audits completed
36k+
customer satisfaction
96%
clients globally
6.4k+
auditors globally
400+
Platform Innovation

Modernized compliance makes rigor repeatable

A-SCEND combines human expertise and robust processes with powerful technology to help you achieve compliance, grow your business, and expand into new markets without sacrificing rigor.

SUCCESS STORIES

A SOC partner that adapts as you grow

From harmonized audit programs to year-over-year time savings, organizations rely on A-LIGN for SOC reporting that keeps pace with their business.

Helpful Resources

Support for your compliance journey

From guides to whitepapers, we've got the resources to move your compliance program forward.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is a SOC 1 report and who needs one?

SOC 1 reports assess organizations that handle, process, store, or transmit financial information, or whose services may impact their clients' financial statements. Common examples include payroll processors, loan servicing companies, and data centers that host financial applications.

What is the difference between a SOC 1 Type 1 and SOC 1 Type 2 report?

A SOC 1 Type 1 report assesses the design and suitability of controls at a specific point in time, while a SOC 1 Type 2 report evaluates both the design and the operating effectiveness of controls over a defined period of time.

How long does a SOC 1 examination take?

SOC timelines vary depending on Type 1 or Type 2, the complexity of the systems in scope, and the maturity of the organization's documentation and controls. Organizations can leverage a readiness assessment prior to the formal audit to achieve a clearer picture of timeline and needs.

What is included in the SOC 1 attestation?

A SOC 1 report includes the management's description of the organization's system, assertion about the fairness of that description and suitability of controls, and the auditor's independent opinion. Type 2 reports also include a test of controls and the results for each control over the review period.

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