Sean P. Linton, partner of EisnerAmper, has been named chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) SOC 2 Working Group. With his extensive SOC expertise as a national instructor, technical reviewer, peer reviewer and practitioner, Linton will continue the work of this group alongside some of the leading experts in the SOC 2 space.
Based at EisnerAmper’s Minneapolis office, Linton is an audit partner providing assurance and technology control services. He specializes in SOC examinations, risk assessments and information systems advising and strategy. With deep expertise in multiple audit disciplines, Linton has served organizations from across the business spectrum — from small investment firms to large international corporations. As a SOC auditor, he helps his clients devise and execute audit strategies to meet myriad compliance and regulatory requirements related to data security and system integrity.
“I can’t think of a better choice to head this all-important working group,” Kate Siegrist, partner of EisnerAmper and national SOC practice leader, said. “Sean is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on SOC, having taught dozens of SOC Schools for the AICPA and being a top practitioner himself. He understands the opportunities and challenges in this space and will undoubtedly lead the working group to grow this ever-important AICPA offering.”
