“Four Tier Software is a small company who was new to the SOC certification process. We initially engaged a large compliance audit firm who claims to support and issue thousands of SOC reports. However, their processes failed to help a small company like ours to understand and prepare for the SOC 2 certification process. Ultimately, we separated from this initial firm after we spent tens of thousands with little to no return on our investment.

In the midst of our initial failure, we felt very fortunate to have been referred to DES-CPA. They listened to what we needed, tailored an approach for us, and it was extremely refreshing! They took the time to understand where we were starting, what processes we already had in-place, and what gaps we needed to fill. Once the gaps had been identified, DES-CPA gave us guidance on what was expected to gain certification. They made themselves available for the endless questions from an organization that was just starting to learn SOC processes! Simply being available and providing regular feedback was HUGE in helping us feel that we were not alone during this daunting process.

I firmly believe that due to the help and expertise of DES-CPA that we were able to overcome our initial failure and to successfully complete our SOC 2 Type 1 certification. Additionally, after providing the initial audit report, they remained available and helped us ensure we remained on track for a successful SOC 2 Type 2 audit. We are very grateful for DES-CPA and highly recommend them to anyone who isn’t already a pro at SOC certifications!"

“ DES provided easy to follow guidance, feedback, and access to resources that helped us organize and simplify the SOC 2 preparation and audit process. The compliance management platform and tools also significantly reduced the time to implement and manage the SOC 2 controls, draft the necessary policies, and collect the required evidence. ”

“ After working with multiple CPA firms, I would recommend DES to anyone that needs a SOC audit. DES both understands compliance and our industry making them a valuable partner that provides more than just our annual SOC 1 audit report. "