Grant Thornton UK
Independent service auditor reports against ISAE, AICPA SOC and AAF standards from a major UK audit firm.
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Overview
Grant Thornton UK is a large multi-office chartered accountancy and audit firm offering Service Auditor Reports (SAR) that give independent assurance over outsourced service providers' controls. Its evidence page confirms reports based on ISAE (3402/3000), AICPA (SOC 1/2/3) and AAF standards, covering Type 1 and Type 2 engagements. Clients referenced include IT service providers, software companies, property management and financial services organisations.
Strengths
- ✓Established large UK audit firm capable of issuing AICPA SOC 1/2/3 and ISAE/AAF reports
- ✓Offers both Type 1 and Type 2 examinations across multiple control standards
- ✓Cross-sector experience including IT, software and financial services
Consider
- •As a large national firm, engagement cost and lead times may exceed those of boutique specialists
- •Page frames SOC alongside ISAE/AAF rather than as a US-style SOC-only specialism
Frameworks covered
SOC 1SOC 2 Type 1SOC 2 Type 2
Regions served
United Kingdom
Sources: Grant Thornton UK — SOC services