SOC Report Training Bundle: SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and Review Techniques for Auditors and Compliance Professionals (Video) (Course Id 2610)

• Who is this course for?
  Designed for auditors, compliance professionals, IT risk managers, and other practitioners who need a solid foundation in SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3 reports and how to review them, with focus on practical CPE needs.

• What is this course about or what problem does it solve?
  It provides comprehensive training on SOC report types—including structure, purposes, content interpretation, and review techniques—helping professionals confidently assess third‑party controls impacting financial reporting, data security, privacy, and vendor risk.

• How can the knowledge from this course be used?
  Users can apply it when auditing user entities or service organizations, evaluating SLA compliance, mapping shared responsibilities, identifying control exceptions, and informing vendor risk assessments or SOX audit work.

• Why is this course important to a CPA, Accountant, or Compliance Professional?
  It equips practitioners with clarity on SOC 1 (financial control focus), SOC 2/SOC 3 (Trust Services Criteria), and review techniques—essential when reviewing vendor audits, performing compliance assessments, or advising decision-makers on risk exposure. strikegraph.com+15Wikipedia+15DART+15vanta.com+5Wallarm+5AICPA & CIMA+5

• When is this course relevant or timely?
  Released in 2025 and revised as of August 5, 2025, the content aligns with the latest AICPA guidance and standards including SSAE 18, updated Trust Services Criteria and SOC 2 reporting guidance through 2025.

• How is a course like this consumed or used?
  Delivered as a NASBA QAS self‑study video bundle, participants watch the video material (covering four modules), then complete a final online exam (20 questions, 70% passing) within one year to earn 4 CPE credits.

Understand report basics and review techniques for SOC reports with this comprehensive training bundle. Designed for auditors, compliance professionals, and IT risk managers, this bundle combines four powerful resources:

SOC 1 Reports – Structure, Usage, and Review

SOC 2 Reports – Structure, Usage, and Review

SOC 3 Reports – Purpose, Use Cases, and Practical Limits

SOC Report Review Techniques

Together, these ebooks provide a complete guide to SOC reporting, from foundational knowledge to advanced review skills. You’ll learn how to interpret each report type, identify relevant objectives and subservice providers, map shared responsibilities, and document exceptions.

Whether you’re auditing the user entity, performing vendor assessments, supporting SOX compliance, or managing third-party risk, this training bundle equips you with practical, real-world techniques to confidently analyze SOC reports and make informed decisions.

Video - NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry - 2610

Chapter 1
SOC 1 Reports - Structure, Usage and Review

• Understand the purpose of SOC 1 reports and when they are required
• Describe the structure and contents of a SOC report
• Interpret control objectives and determine which are relevant
• Differentiate between user auditor responsibilities and service auditor responsibilities

Chapter 2
SOC 2 Reports - Structure, Usage, and Review

• Understand the purpose of SOC 2 reports and the types
• Understand the Trust Services Criteria and when each would be applicable
• Describe the structure and contents of a SOC 2 report
• Understand the use cases for a SOC 2 report

Chapter 3
SOC 3 Reports - Purpose, Use Cases, and Practical Limits

• Explain the purpose and limitations of SOC 3 reports
• Understand the Trust Services Criteria that are the basis of SOC 2 and SOC 3 reports
• Describe the components of a SOC 3 report and how they relate to SOC 2
• Recognize appropriate use cases for SOC 3 reports

Chapter 4
SOC Report Review Techniques

• Interpret key components of a SOC report, including opinion, report type, scope, and period covered.
• Evaluate the relevance of subservice providers and control objectives.
• Identify and map complementary user entity controls (CUECs) and subservice organization controls (CSOCs)
• Assess the impact of exceptions and qualifications.

Chapter 1 - SOC 1 Reports - Structure, Usage and Review

Chapter 1 Review Questions

Chapter 2 - SOC 2 Reports - Structure, Usage, and Review

Chapter 2 Review Questions

Chapter 3 - SOC 3 Reports - Purpose, Use Cases, and Practical Limits

Chapter 3 Review Questions

Chapter 4 - SOC Report Review Techniques

Chapter 4 Review Questions

Glossary/Index