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Using SOC 1 Reports in EBP Audit Risk Assessment
Employee Benefit Plans
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Using SOC 1 Reports in EBP Audit Risk Assessment

Learn how SOC 1 reports can be used in EBP audit risk assessments.

$125 - $149
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Format

Webcast

Date

May 12, 2026

NASBA Field of Study

Auditing

Level

Intermediate

CPE Credits

2

Instructor

Angela Appleby, Wendy Schmitz, Debbie L. Smith, Michelle H. Buckley

Availability

3 months

Product Number

WC5138294

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Product Details

SOC 1® reports are valuable tools in EBP audit risk assessment.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of SOC 1 reports and their application in EBP audit risk assessment, featuring specific examples presented in a workshop format.

This webcast will cover:

  • The auditor’s responsibilities under SAS No. 145 regarding SOC 1 reports
  • Complementary user entity controls (CUECs) and which may require testing
  • IT general controls as they relate to SOC 1 reports
  • Unique items such as conversions, journal entries and carve-outs

Key Topics

  • The auditor’s responsibilities under SAS No. 145 for SOC 1 reports
  • CUECs and which ones may need to be tested
  • IT general controls as they relate to SOC 1 reports
  • Unique items, such as conversions, journal entries and carve-outs

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify auditor responsibilities under SAS No. 145 for SOC 1 reports.
  • Apply strategies learned to determine which CUECs may need to be tested in an EBP audit.
  • Distinguish unique items that may require special attention in their EBP audits.
  • Use SOC 1 reports in EBP audit risk assessment lightning round.

Who Will Benefit

EBP auditors

Credit Info
CPE Credits
2
NASBA Field of Study
Auditing
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Be familiar with SOC 1 reports
Access
This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 3 months after purchase date.
Duration
2 hrs
For more information, please refer to CPE requirements and NASBA sponsorship information
Pricing
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Nonmembers
$149.00
AICPA Members
$125.00
CIMA Members
$125.00

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Speakers
Angela Appleby
CPA, CITP, CIA, CISA, CISSP, QSA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
As a cybersecurity leader within the Rocky Mountain region, Angela advises clients on cybersecurity compliance initiatives to help them manage risk. She is currently the industry technical leader for the firm's SOC practice, where she oversees the quality control process over the reports issued throughout each year. Angela has been involved with the AICPA and serves on the AICPA’s Assurance Services Executive Committee (ASEC), a senior executive committee whose mission is to serve the public interest by continuously anticipating, assessing, and addressing evolving market needs and demand for assurance and advisory solutions. She also has assisted with both the CITP exam as well as the SOC certificate program, supported the Privacy Task Force, was on the AICPA SOC 2 Working Group, chaired the Information Technology Management Assurance Executive Committee, co-chaired the Third-Party Risk Management Conference, and served on the ENGAGE Conference Planning Committee. Angela belongs to ISACA, the International Association of Privacy Professionals, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, the Denver chapter of the Information Systems Security Association, the Association for Corporate Growth, and the Colorado Technology Association. In 2024, Forbes magazine recognized Angela as one of America’s Top 200 CPAs. She received her B.B.A. in accounting and computer applications from the University of Notre Dame.
Wendy Schmitz
CPA
Assurance Quality Director in BDO's national employee benefit plan office. With over 20 years of experience in employee benefit plans, Wendy leads the EBP national practice with a deep and focused knowledge of employee benefit plans, investments, processes and regulatory matters and supports BDO's engagement teams through trainings, research and personal interactions.
Debbie L. Smith
CPA
Debbie is a partner in Grant Thornton LLP's national professional standards group, specializing in employee benefit plan assurance. She has over 35 years of experience in auditing benefit plans and has practiced exclusively in this area for almost 30 years. Debbie is the current chairman of the Executive Committee of the AICPA's Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center and is a past chairman of the AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel. She served a three-year term on the U.S. Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council and also served multiple years on the Technical Standards Subcommittee of the Professional Ethics Committee. Debbie represents Grant Thornton through her continued active involvement in various AICPA committees and task forces, and she is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on employee benefit plans. Debbie is a member of the AICPA, the Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society, and earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from Loyola University of Chicago.
Michelle H. Buckley
CPA, AIFA
Michelle is a Vice President in Meaden & Moore’s Assurance Services Group with 23 years of public accounting experience serving publicly held and private companies. As a practice leader of the firm’s employee benefits and consulting practice, Michelle has had extensive experience with qualified benefit plan audits, operational reviews, tax issues and the unique complexities of these engagements. She understands the risks to plan sponsors and continuously offers suggestions for improvement to minimize any potential fiduciary liability. Michelle’s primary responsibility is to ensure that each of her clients receive high-quality, timely service. She continually looks for ways to reduce the costs of the engagement while finding ways to add value to the relationship. Michelle maintains close contact with clients to develop long-term relationships and earn their confidence. Through sound business judgment and prior experience, she makes effective suggestions and recommendations to maximize efficiencies and to help a company meet its long-term goals. As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst TM (AIFA®), Michelle also assists in consulting retirement plan sponsors and investment advisors in fiduciary best practices and prudent investment process. Areas of Specialization • Defined Contribution and 403(b) Plan Audits • Defined Benefit Plan Audits • Health and Welfare Audits • SEC Benefit Plan • ESOP
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