In this on-demand webinar, Baker Tilly cyber assurance specialists discuss the multitude of options for reporting, the role of governance and how to select a solution that fits the needs of your organization’s external stakeholders.

Leveraging SOC 2® reports to meet stakeholder expectations

Ben Lozano is a partner in Baker Tilly’s risk advisory practice.

Ben  has more than 30 years of experience with primary focus on risk  assurance, internal audit, SOX compliance, attestation engagements and  special procedures engagements. His areas of experience include: audits,  reviews, compilations, agreed upon procedures, SSAE16, SOC1/SAS 70s,  SOC2, project management, risk assessments, business process reviews,  control testing, system implementation assistance, IT risk assessments  and cost/benefit analyses. Ben leads teams conducting financial audits,  reviews, SSAE 18 SOC1/SAS70 audits, SOC2 audits, attestation engagements  and assistance with management assessments of the effectiveness of  internal control over financial reporting using the COSO framework,  business process reviews, control design effectiveness evaluations,  controls testing, policy/procedures reviews and evaluation of control  deficiencies.

Prior to joining the firm, Ben held positions as a  consultant, vice president-director of information systems, controller,  and chief financial officer for companies ranging between real estate,  banking, services, agriculture, oil and gas, and manufacturing. In  addition, he previously worked for an international accounting firm. 

Ben Lozano is a partner in Baker Tilly’s risk advisory practice. Ben  has more than 30 years of experience with primary focus on risk  assurance, internal audit, SOX compliance, attestation engagements and  special procedures engagements. His areas of experience include: audits,  reviews, compilations, agreed upon procedures, SSAE16, SOC1/SAS 70s,  SOC2, project management, risk assessments, business process reviews,  control testing, system implementation assistance, IT risk assessments  and cost/benefit analyses. Ben leads teams conducting financial audits,  reviews, SSAE 18 SOC1/SAS70 audits, SOC2 audits, attestation engagements  and assistance with management assessments of the effectiveness of  internal control over financial reporting using the COSO framework,  business process reviews, control design effectiveness evaluations,  controls testing, policy/procedures reviews and evaluation of control  deficiencies.

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in accounting

Languages
English
Spanish

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Advanced SOC for Service Organizations (AICPA)

Cybersecurity Advisory Services and SOC for Cybersecurity (AICPA)

Delivers all System and Organization Controls (SOC1, SOC2 or  SOC3) services for Dallas office clients in the SaaS, technology, data  center, payroll, healthcare, airline reservations, relocation,  accounting services and tollway industries

Leads the Dallas  office’s SOX and internal control practice, as well as leading delivery  of and assessment services to clients requiring assistance in achieving  SOX 404 compliance.

Developed and executed programs for  providing the client with an overall assessment of controls implemented,  gaps identified and actionable recommendations for resolving identified  gaps relevant to the client organization’s size and business objectives  under AICPA’S COSO framework for clients in the retail electricity,  REIT, restaurant, manufacturing and real estate industries

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Information Technology Section

Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Single Audits & Federal Awards Compliance Audits

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