We help businesses get and stay compliant in less time and for less money. Our expert knowledge is tailored to each client's specific business needs, while maintaining the highest industry standards.
We provide “A Better Compliance Experience” for every client, regardless of size, experience, or where they are in the process. We understand that no two organizations are exactly alike, which is why we tailor each engagement to our clients' individual goals, circumstances, and priorities. Through clear guidance and access to the right technology and resources, we help create a smoother path to a successful audit outcome. We also recognize that our clients' time is valuable, so we carefully plan and execute each engagement to reduce stress and minimize disruption to their organization. Above all, we strive to be a trusted partner throughout the process—responsive, dependable, and committed to making compliance feel more manageable and less overwhelming.
Evaluates the internal controls of a service organization that are relevant to financial reporting, also known as Internal Controls over Financial Reporting following AICPA's SSAE No. 18. The engagement provides assurance to clients and their auditors that the service organization manages financial data accurately and securely, reducing the risk of errors or fraud in their financial statements.
Hover for more →A framework developed by the AICPA to assess how service organizations manage customer data and operational controls. Evaluates a service organization's controls to the relevant Trust Services Criteria, including security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Widely used by SaaS companies, cloud providers, and technology vendors to demonstrate trust and compliance to enterprise customers.
Hover for more →Founded in 2013 after years of experience at large CPA firms, DES was created to address inefficiencies in the audit process while putting each client’s unique needs first. Guided by our mission to “Find a Better Way,” we built our own environment with client priorities at the center. Our team of CPAs, CISAs, and CIAs brings specialized SOC expertise to every engagement, offering an alternative to larger firms and tailoring compliance solutions to each organization’s requirements. Our custom web-based Compliance Audit Management Platform streamlines the audit process, saving clients time and reducing stress. With flexibility, exceptional client service, and transparent pricing at the core of our approach, we deliver “A Better Compliance Experience” every step of the way.
We know there are a lot of options when selecting a CPA firm to perform your SOC Audit. At DES we like to say we are “Different by Design”. The following are just some of the reasons why companies like yours choose DES.
Our goal is to speed up and simplify your audit readiness and ongoing compliance, reducing both time and stress. Learn why traditional methods are tougher, and how we can guide you to a quicker, more cost-effective audit.
Our experienced SOC specialists (CPAs, CISAs and CIAs) know the right questions to ask, have the expertise needed to help simplify the process, and stay with you throughout your journey and for years to come.
We offer free, year-round access to our online Compliance Readiness & Audit Management Platform, featuring tailored controls, automated requests, real-time reports, and customizable checklists—all in one collaborative space. Discover how these tools help simplify compliance and make the process more efficient and less stressful.
Our free library of policy templates and “SOC Solutions” are specifically designed to help you get audit-ready fast. Find out how our resources can save you hundreds of hours on both your first-year project and your annual compliance requirements going forward.
We provide our services 100% Risk-Free. We don't bill anything until the engagement is complete, and if at any point you feel another firm would be a better fit, we'll part ways with no cost to you.
Risk-FreeOur efficient firm model allows us to pass cost savings directly to our clients, delivering exceptional value with transparent pricing. Contact us today for a customized quote.
…We are very grateful for DES-CPA and highly recommend them to anyone who isn't already a pro at SOC compliance!
DES provided easy to follow guidance and access to resources that helped us organize and simplify the SOC 2 preparation and audit process…
…We highly recommend DES — their team is professional, experienced, thorough and provide excellent resource to us pre and post audit.
The mission “Find a Better Way” is to continuously deliver improved solutions for every SOC audit, making the process quicker and more affordable for our clients, while maintaining the highest industry standards.
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