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JMARK, a leading provider of Technology Management services, announced the successful completion of its first Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II audit. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has issued an Interpretation under AT Section 101 permitting service auditors to issue reports that are not specifically focused on internal controls over financial reporting. These reports are considered SOC 2 reports and focus on controls at a service organization relevant to Trust Services principles, such as security.“JMARK’s focus on strong internal controls is evident in this report,” says Tim Roncevich, Partner at SSAE 16 Professionals. “The successful completion of this audit is a testament to JMARK’s integrity, accountability, and its commitment to its customers.”
The audit undergone by JMARK was conducted in accordance with the AICPA SOC reporting standards and was conducted by SSAE 16 Professionals, LLP, which is a full service accounting firm providing SOC 2 Type I and Type II audits. SSAE 16 Professionals evaluated JMARK's design and operating effectiveness of internal security controls and processes related to the Security Trust Services Principle. The firm has found that JMARK has met or exceeded the expectations and is fully compliant to the standard.
“Completion of the SOC 2 Type II audit demonstrates the high value that we place on security,” says Todd Nielsen JMARK’s Chief Strategy Officer, who headed up the initiative. “A SOC 2 Type II audit shows our clients, especially those in the banking, healthcare, and hospitality verticals of our dedication to privacy and security. Clients can remain confident in JMARK’s operations, policies, and procedures to keep their data protected and private.”
About SOC 2 Reports
Completion of the SOC II Type 2 audit indicates that processes, procedures, and controls adopted by JMARK have been formally evaluated and tested by an independent accounting and auditing firm. The audit included the company’s controls related to the Trust Services Principles and Criteria of Security.
The SOC II certification is among the highest and most rigorous security achievements that can be achieved by any organization. It testifies of to the commitment to protecting JMARK’s client data and information systems.
A SOC 2 report falls under the AICPA AT 101 guidelines and can also be either a Type I or a Type II. Whereas SSAE 16 (SOC 1) reports are used for audits of controls that impact a user organization’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), SOC 2 reports are intended service organizations whose services do not impact ICFR. The typical users of a SOC 2 report will include prospective clients of the service organization, management of the service organization, and independent auditors providing services to the user organizations. The SOC 2 audit covers operational and/or regulatory compliance controls and follows pre-defined Trust Services Principles and Criteria.
About JMARK
JMARK Business Solutions is an award winning global technology services company that has been in operation for more than 25 years. Not only are they a market leader, but they also specialize in various specific industry and technology verticals to directly benefit their clients. This market focus allows them to be highly specialized and educated in helping their clients to be successful. JMARK offers a full range of IT Solutions and Managed Services to serve any industry, anywhere in the country, and even the world. JMARK is headquartered in Springfield, MO with offices in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Colorado.
About SSAE 16 Professionals, LLP
SSAE 16 Professionals, LLP is a leading firm specializing in SSAE 16 and SOC 2 audits and readiness assessments. Each of its professionals has over 10 years of relevant experience at “Big 4” and other large international or regional accounting firms. Each professional is certified as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and/or MBA (Master of Business Administration). For more information, please visit www.SSAE16Professionals.com.
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Contact Info:
Name: Todd Nielsen
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Organization: JMARK Business Solutions, Inc.
Address: 601 North National, Suite 102
Phone: 417-863-1700
Website: http://www.JMARK.com
Release ID: 123575