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 all clients, regardless of their size, experience, or stage in the process. We understand that no two clients are the same, which is why we tailor each engagement and client experience based on the client's individual goals and situation. We provide clear guidance and access to the technology and resources that help ensure a successful audit outcome. We know our clients time is valuable, so we work hard to plan and execute our engagements to minimize business disruption to the organization.
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 extensive experience in large CPA firms, DES was created to address client inefficiencies and prioritize their unique needs. Our mission has always been to “Find a Better Way.” We developed our own environment with clients’ wants and needs as our top priority. Our team of CPAs, CISAs, and CIAs brings specialized SOC expertise to every engagement, offering clients an alternative to big firms and tailoring compliance solutions to fit individual requirements. Our custom web-based Compliance Audit Management Platform streamlines audit processes, saving clients time and reducing stress. Flexibility, unmatched client service, and transparent pricing are core to our approach, enabling us to deliver “A Better Compliance Experience” for every client.
We know there are a lot of options when selecting a SOC Audit CPA firm. 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 the savings on to our clients, providing the best value possible. Contact us today for an exact 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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