!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] is a [Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements] ([SSAE]) [audit|Auditing] for Service Organizations.

[{$pagename}] is a widely recognized [auditing] standard developed by the [American Institute of Certified Public Accountants] ([AICPA]). 

A service auditor’s examination performed in accordance with [{$pagename}] (“SSAE 16 Audit”) is widely recognized, because it represents that a service organization has been through an in-depth audit of their control objectives and control activities, which often include controls over [Information Technology] and related processes. 

In today’s global economy, service organizations or [Service Providers] must demonstrate that they have adequate controls and safeguards when they host or process data belonging to their customers. In addition, the requirements of Section 404 of the [Sarbanes-Oxley Act] of 2002 make [SAS 70], and now [{$pagename}], audit reports even more important to the process of reporting on the effectiveness of [Service Organization Control] over financial reporting.!! More Information
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* [#1] - [SSAE 16 Overview|http://www.frostssae16.com/overview/|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2017-03-16-