System and Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1) 

What is SOC 1?

SOC 1 is an attestation report evaluating the effectiveness of controls that impact your clients’ financial reporting. It’s especially relevant for service providers whose platforms or processes affect accounting, payroll, or transactional data.

Detailed Overview

Control Objectives

SOC 1 reviews processes and controls that directly relate to financial statements—such as transaction processing, reconciliation, and access management.

Type 1 vs Type 2

Type 1 examines controls at a point in time; Type 2 assesses them over a period to confirm ongoing operational effectiveness.

Assures Clients

Demonstrates to customers and their auditors that their outsourced financial processes remain secure and reliable.

Facilitates Audits

Reduces audit burden for both provider and client by supplying standardized, third-party attestation.

Supports Regulatory Compliance

Satisfies requirements from Sarbanes-Oxley, banking regulators, and more.

Why Enterprises Need SOC 1

Any organization outsourcing critical financial operations or processing must provide assurance around data integrity and control effectiveness. SOC 1 is often requested by client auditors and required by contractual obligations.

How Vies Consultancy Can Help

Vies Consultancy manages every step: scoping controls, preparing documentation, performing gap assessments, and providing detailed analysis and measure for improvement of overall IT structure. Our team ensures your SOC 1 report strengthens client relationships while minimizing disruption and audit fatigue.