July 2026 Member Forum | SOC 2 Under the Microscope: Rethinking Trust, Quality, and Risk

As reliance on SOC 2 reports grows within TPRM programs, organizations face a significant challenge: determining how much trust to place in the reports they receive. Recent AICPA guidance has heightened scrutiny on SOC 2 engagements, particularly flagging risk tied to templated, high-volume assessments that may not reflect each organization’s unique risk profile. Join Shared Assessments and Bill Deller (Schneider Downs) to examine what these developments mean for both issuers and users of SOC 2 reports. This session will highlight emerging concerns around overreliance on platforms, inconsistent quality, and the diminishing role of professional judgement. Participants will share techniques on how to better evaluate SOC 2 reports by identifying red flags, asking more effective questions of providers, and aligning report analysis with broader TPRM practices. Register to look beyond the report to understand what matters!