Attestation Engagement (SSAE16)

Reliable, Professional Attestation Services to Ensure Compliance and Foster Trust with Stakeholders

In today’s highly regulated business environment, maintaining the trust of your stakeholders is critical. Horizon Tech Consulting LLC offers Attestation Engagement (SSAE16) services to help businesses demonstrate compliance, enhance transparency, and build confidence among investors, partners, and customers.

Our SSAE16 attestation services provide an independent examination of your company’s internal controls, particularly around financial reporting and IT systems, ensuring they meet the necessary standards of reliability and security. With Horizon Tech’s expertise, you can confidently demonstrate that your organization is operating in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

What Is Attestation Engagement (SSAE16)?

The Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE16) is a widely recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This standard focuses on evaluating and reporting on a service organization’s internal controls over financial reporting. It has since evolved into SSAE18, but the term SSAE16 is still commonly used to describe these engagements.

SSAE16 attestation is critical for service organizations that process financial transactions or manage sensitive data on behalf of other companies. Through this third-party audit, businesses can provide assurance to their clients and stakeholders that their systems and controls are designed and operating effectively.

Our Attestation Engagement Services

At Horizon Tech Consulting LLC, we offer comprehensive SSAE16/SSAE18 attestation engagements to help your business meet compliance requirements and strengthen trust with stakeholders. Our team of certified auditors follows a structured approach, ensuring every aspect of your organization’s internal controls is thoroughly examined and reported on.

SOC 1 Reporting

SOC 1 reports are designed to evaluate and report on a service organization’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). We provide Type I and Type II SOC 1 reports that assess the design and operational effectiveness of your controls, helping you meet regulatory and contractual requirements.

Type I Report: Focuses on the fairness of the presentation of the organization’s system and the suitability of the design of controls at a specific point in time.
Type II Report: Evaluates the operational effectiveness of these controls over a defined period.

SOC 2 Reporting

For businesses that provide services not directly tied to financial reporting but that still require robust data security and privacy controls, we offer SOC 2 attestation services. This audit focuses on the Trust Services Criteria such as security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

SOC 3 Reporting

We provide SOC 3 reports for companies that need to publicly demonstrate compliance without sharing the detailed results contained in a SOC 1 or SOC 2 report. These reports are less technical and suitable for marketing or distribution to a broader audience.

Why Attestation Engagement Matters

Whether you’re a financial service provider, data processor, or IT outsourcing firm, SSAE16 attestation plays a key role in building trust. These reports assure clients that your internal controls meet regulatory standards, reduce risk, and protect their sensitive data.

A well-conducted attestation engagement can:

Boost Client Confidence:

Demonstrate your commitment to security and control to potential clients, enhancing your reputation.

Ensure Compliance:

Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.

Strengthen Risk Management:

Identify weaknesses in internal controls, giving you the opportunity to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.

Facilitate Business Growth:

A clean attestation report can open doors to new business opportunities, particularly with government agencies or large enterprises that require compliance documentation.

How Horizon Tech Helps With Attestation Engagement

At Horizon Tech Consulting LLC, we are committed to delivering reliable, accurate, and efficient attestation engagement services tailored to your organization’s specific needs. Our certified auditors work closely with your team to ensure the process is seamless, from initial assessment to final report delivery.

Our Approach to SSAE16 Attestation:

Initial Assessment:

require improvement and preparing for the audit process.

Audit Planning:

Our team collaborates with your staff to develop a detailed audit plan, outlining the scope, timing and reporting requirements.

Control Evaluation:

We rigorously test the design and operating effectiveness of your internal controls, ensuring they align with industry standards and best practices.

Report Delivery:

Upon completion, we provide a comprehensive report that clearly outlines our findings and recommendations for any areas needing attention.

Ongoing Support:

Beyond the audit, we offer ongoing support to help you maintain compliance and continuously improve your internal controls.

Horizon Tech’s Attestation Engagement Services?

Certified Expertise:

Our team of certified professionals, including CISA-certified auditors, brings years of experience in delivering top-tier attestation engagement services across various industries.

Tailored Solutions:

We recognize that every organization is different. That’s why we provide customized audit solutions designed to meet your unique requirements.

Efficient Process:

We streamline the attestation engagement process to minimize disruption to your day-to-day operations while delivering accurate and reliable reports.

Comprehensive Reporting:

Our clear, detailed reports provide valuable insights, helping you make informed decisions to improve your internal controls.

Industries We Serve:

Our SSAE16 Attestation Engagement services are designed for organizations across diverse industries, including:

Contact Horizon Tech Consulting LLC today to learn how our Attestation Engagement (SSAE16) services can enhance your compliance efforts and build trust with your stakeholders.

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