Top 5 Reasons to Get an SSAE 16 (f. SAS 70) Report
So, you have a current customer or client asking whether you have completed an SSAE 16 examination. Now you may have some basic questions such as the following: What is an SSAE 16 audit report? A Type II SSAE 16 report is an independent report on the design and operating effectiveness of key controls at a service organization. SSAE 16s were formerly called SAS 70s. What is a service...
Read MoreSAS 70 / SSAE 16 Audit – Type I vs Type II
What are the differences between a Type I and a Type II SAS70 / SSAE 16 audit report? This question often comes up when a service organization is considering their first SAS 70 / SSAE 16 audit. A Type I report is as-of a point in time (eg, September 30th) whereas a Type II report covers a period of time (eg, October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011). Also, a Type I report only cover the...
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