SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR)
SOC 1 reports, issued under SSAE 18 (AT-C Section 320) by the AICPA, provide assurance on controls at a service organisation relevant to user entities' internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). The US equivalent of ISAE 3402. Type I reports assess control design at a point in time. Type II reports assess design and operating effectiveness over a period. Essential for service organisations whose services affect clients' financial statements (payroll processors, loan servicers, data centres).
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Framework Domains (5)
Complementary Controls and Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CCR-1 | Management Assertion |
| CCR-2 | Complementary User Entity Controls |
| CCR-3 | Type I vs Type II Reporting |
| CCR-4 | Auditor Testing and Opinion |
Control Environment
The set of standards, processes, and structures providing the basis for carrying out internal control. The board and management establish tone at the top regarding the importance of internal control.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CE-1 | Organizational Structure |
| CE-2 | Integrity and Ethical Values |
| CE-3 | Human Resource Policies |
| CE-4 | Management Oversight |
| COSO-IC-CE-01 | The organization demonstrates commitment to integrity and ethical values |
| COSO-IC-CE-02 | The board demonstrates independence from management and exercises oversight of internal control |
| COSO-IC-CE-03 | Management establishes structures, reporting lines, authorities, and responsibilities |
| COSO-IC-CE-04 | The organization demonstrates commitment to attract, develop, and retain competent individuals |
| COSO-IC-CE-05 | The organization holds individuals accountable for their internal control responsibilities |
| COSO-IC-OV-01 | COSO Internal Control Framework — integrated operation of all five components (Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Information & Communication, Monitoring Activities) |
IT General Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITGC-1 | Logical Access Controls |
| ITGC-2 | Change Management |
| ITGC-3 | Computer Operations |
| ITGC-4 | Program Development |
| ITGC-5 | Physical and Environmental Security |
Reporting and Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RM-1 | Financial Reporting Accuracy |
| RM-2 | Exception and Error Handling |
| RM-3 | Monitoring of Controls |
| RM-4 | Subservice Organization Oversight |
Transaction Processing Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TP-1 | Input Controls |
| TP-2 | Processing Controls |
| TP-3 | Output Controls |
| TP-4 | Reconciliation Controls |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR)?
SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR) is a compliance framework from United States (AICPA) with 5 domains and 27 controls. SOC 1 reports, issued under SSAE 18 (AT-C Section 320) by the AICPA, provide assurance on controls at a service organisation relevant to user entities' internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). The US equivalent of ISAE 3402. Type I reports assess control design at a point in time. Type II reports assess design and operating effectiveness over a period. Essential for service organisations whose services affect clients' financial statements (payroll processors, loan servicers, data centres). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR) have?
SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR) has 27 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Control Environment (10 controls), IT General Controls (5 controls), Complementary Controls and Reporting (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR) map to?
SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR) maps to 576 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are SSAE 18 — Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting) (30% coverage), US ITAR and EAR — Export Control and Data Security (22% coverage), CISA ICS-CERT Advisories and Industrial Control Systems Security Guidelines (22% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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