Proof of regulatory compliance is no longer optional
Today’s business environment demands more than internal policies and promises. Customers, investors, and regulators expect independent validation that your systems, data, and governance frameworks meet recognized standards.
BDO’s Third Party Assurance services provide independent validation through System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports, readiness assessments, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 42001 assessments. By formally demonstrating compliance, you strengthen client trust, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and reinforce your commitment to protecting sensitive data.
Trusted advisors in ISO and SOC compliance
Our team combines the global reach of BDO’s network with the agility of a mid-sized firm—delivering a tailored experience backed by deep expertise in SOC reporting and ISO standards.
Through our practical approach, we help organizations:
- Meet evolving client expectations, contractual commitments, and regulatory requirements.
- Strengthen your controls environment by identifying and remediating gaps before they escalate into larger risks.
- Reduce the burden of repetitive or intrusive client audit requests through credible third-party reporting.
- Demonstrate the reliability and continued integrity of processes and procedures.
- Improve operational efficiency by uncovering redundancies and streamlining controls.
- Enhance reputation and market confidence through strong governance.
Our Third Party Assurance services
Our Third Party Assurance team uses a pragmatic methodology that is flexible, cost-effective, and customizable to your unique resources and needs.
Our services include:
AI Governance Readiness Assessments evaluate whether an organization’s AI practices, controls, and oversight are structured to manage risk, meet evolving standards, and withstand regulatory or stakeholder scrutiny.
Our approach is aligned with leading governance and risk management frameworks including ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. The assessment provides a clear, prioritized roadmap to support responsible AI practices across your organization.
A readiness assessment helps your organization identify and address control gaps before beginning a formal engagement, reducing the risk of surprises during the audit phase. We identify deficiencies, provide remediation recommendations, and outline the controls, procedures, and evidence required to support a successful audit.
A SOC report is an independent assurance report that evaluates an organization’s internal controls and provides credible validation that those controls can be trusted.
Our SOC 1 reports attest to the compliance of systems involved in financial transactions, providing independent assurance on controls for financial processes that have been outsourced to a third party.Our SOC 2 reports cover information security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
For service providers facing multiple compliance requirements, our SOC 2+ reports provide an independent opinion on both the Trust Services Criteria (TSC) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) plus additional subject matter.
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Our team can advise on the information security controls required to develop, maintain, and continually improve the ISMS.
When your organization is ISO 27001 compliant, clients can be assured that the level of data privacy and security controls meet international standards.
ISO/IEC 42001 is an AI governance standard that introduces a structured approach to documentation, controls, oversight, and accountability—helping reduce unmanaged risk and strengthen defensibility.
Our ISO 42001 assessments evaluate your regulatory, reputational, and operational exposure, identifying where governance enhancements may be needed.
Bringing clarity to compliance and risk management
Every organization’s compliance journey is different. Connect with us to discuss how SOC reporting and ISO standards can support stronger governance, mitigate risk, and maintain your competitive advantage in the market.
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Also learn how our Third Party Assurance team can help your business efficiently adapt.